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Sun Devils’ Bullpen Near-Perfect Performance Leads Way for Comeback in Opening Weekend Finale

by Caleb Harris - February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

PHOENIX – Sean Fitzpatrick stepped onto the mound for the second time in two days. Unlike the day before, he did not have a six-run cushion. Omaha was tied with Arizona State 4-4 in the eighth inning, with the top of its batting order due up. Surrendering a run would

Sun Devils continue 12-game winning streak with routs in the Sun Devil Classic

by Danielle Jennings - February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – Four games and four wins. Arizona State water polo made a splash as it closed out the Sun Devil Classic undefeated, taking down Long Island and Azusa Pacific to wrap up non-conference play. ASU has had its best season start in history going 18-1

ASU’s Pitching Staff Bends, But Doesn’t Break in Game 2 Victory Over Omaha

by Keenan Vaughan - February 15, 2026February 17, 2026

PHOENIX — When glancing at the box score and the stat sheet following Saturday's contest, nothing seems too out of the ordinary. The 3,188 seated at Phoenix Municipal Stadium witnessed a second consecutive victory by a healthy margin to clinch the opening series of the 2026 season. However, those in attendance

Monstrous sixth inning leads the way in Valentine’s Day win

by Ava Barhydt-Lomeli - February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE — Heading into Saturday, Arizona State fans had become accustomed to close games, spending most of their evenings on the edge of their seats. Four of ASU’s seven wins up to that point were one-run victories, keeping spectators from taking their eyes off the game for

ASU’s playoff hopes in the air following blowout loss

by Jacob Fredericks - February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) With 1:25 remaining in the second period, Arizona State found itself down 4-2 to No. 4 Western Michigan, a scenario it has found itself in throughout the season. In a season that has contained multi-goal comebacks against Colorado College and Ohio State, the Sun Devils were looking

ASU outclasses by Western Michigan in road loss

by Easton Stockford - February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

(Photo: Scot Russomano/WCSN) Like every good video game, there are levels to NCAA hockey. In the world of college hockey, Arizona State entered Kalamazoo to duke it out with one of the country's final bosses, No. 4 Western Michigan. Teetering on the NCHC cut-off line, with only three series left in

Roberts’ go-ahead single the difference in ASU’s comeback win

by Ashton Sharinn - February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — On a cold night under the stadium lights at Alberta B. Farrington Stadium, Arizona State had felt the impacts of the clouds above as its pitching looked gloomy to open the game, allowing Nevada to jump out to an early 4-0 lead after the first inning.

ASU takes to Kalamazoo to face No. 4 Western Michigan

by Easton Stockford - February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

At the start of the 2025-26 season, Arizona State was ranked No. 14 in the NCAA. Entering its last three series of the year, it is now fighting to keep its season afloat. ASU has been navigating its challenging conference schedule, and with No. 4 Western Michigan awaiting, the waters

Sun Devils battle back behind power bats in comeback win

by Taylor Gautney - February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

(Photo: Connor Gleason) TEMPE — After an 11-5 win over Portland State on Thursday afternoon, No. 22 Arizona State was caught in a rollercoaster five innings of play against Indiana. First-year Sun Devil and junior catcher Emily Schepp stepped into the batter’s box with an eagerness to hit after watching two

Sun Devils Take Down Utes in Milestone-Making Performance

by Harrison Fuller - February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

(Photo: Scott Russomano/WCSN) TEMPE — Elite speed, fluid hip movement, route recognition, anticipation and good hands. Those are the qualities that make a good football cornerback. Those are also the qualities put on display by Arizona State women’s basketball’s defense in their Wednesday game against Utah. With their defensive aggression on full