(Photo credit: Maya Diaz/WCSN) TEMPE — As the final minute of the first quarter counted down, Arizona State sophomore guard Jyah LoVett cut to the far wing, reached out and swiped away an Oregon State Beavers’ pass. With the ball in her hands, LoVett heaved a pass of her own down
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Sun Devils defense leads the way in 79-60 victory over Oregon State
(Photo credit: Maya Diaz/WCSN) TEMPE — As Oregon State senior guard Tiara Bolden buried the Beavers’ second 3-pointer of the first quarter, Arizona State women’s basketball quickly found itself down four with 3:27 remaining in the first period. After putting together its best team performance of the season a day prior
Sun Devils’ dominant second quarter powers them to win over SMU
(Photo credit: Aishling Cavanaugh/WCSN) TEMPE — With just 33 seconds left in the second quarter, Arizona State junior guard Jalyn Brown swiped the ball from SMU's point guard. Recovering the loose ball, Brown immediately launched a full-court pass to graduate guard Tyi Skinner. Sprinting ahead of the pack, Skinner caught the ball
Arizona State’s complete performance leads to 80-73 victory over SMU
ASU looks to turn the page in the Briann January Classic
(Photo credit: Sam Farsky/WCSN) The Arizona State women’s basketball team (1-2) is set to host the Briann January Classic at Desert Financial Arena this weekend, aiming to rebound from a tough start to the season. After back-to-back losses to Group of Five opponents, the Sun Devils face a challenging slate against
Notebook: Second-half woes lead to Sun Devils’ loss to GCU in Phoenix
(Photo credit: Aishling Cavanaugh/WCSN) PHOENIX — With a chance to prove Friday’s loss to Arkansas State was a fluke, Arizona State women’s basketball players walked into Footprint Center for their Hall of Fame Series game against Grand Canyon with their heads held high. Through the first 20 minutes, the Sun Devils were
Sun Devils late-game collapse leads to 70-59 loss to GCU
(Photo credit: Aishling Cavanaugh/WCSN) PHOENIX — Even with a new-look roster, Arizona State women’s basketball still faces familiar issues. Throughout head coach Natasha Adair’s tenure, the Sun Devils have struggled to compete through all 40 minutes per game. Despite leading by nine at the end of the first half on Thursday against
Sun Devils to face Grand Canyon in Footprint Center Hall of Fame game
(Photo credit: Aishling Cavanaugh/WCSN) Following a 100-96 home loss to Arkansas State in its second game of the season, Arizona State women's basketball will look to get back on track against Grand Canyon on Thursday in the Hall of Fame Game under the bright lights of the Footprint Center. The Sun Devils
Kennedy Basham impresses on both ends of the floor in Sun Devil debut
(Photo credit: Aishling Cavanaugh/WCSN) TEMPE — As a cluster of fans gathered near the Arizona State women’s basketball bench holding signs and other paraphernalia to celebrate her homecoming, Arizona State junior forward Kennedy Basham rang the victory bell Monday night. The 6-foot-7 Basham earned the honor to lead the celebration following an
Skinner’s career night propels ASU to narrow victory in season opener
(Photo credit: Aishling Cavanaugh/WCSN) TEMPE — With Desert Financial Arena buzzing, Arizona State found itself in a tight spot in its season opener. Though they went into halftime up 39-34, the Sun Devils quickly saw that lead slip away in the third quarter. With just four minutes left in the period,