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Arizona State softball sweeps Littlewood Classic

by Matt Harden - February 15, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) It was a tough day at the ballpark but the Arizona State softball team was able to remain undefeated as they defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 4-2 and the San Jose State Spartans 7-4. The Sun Devils improved their record to 11-0 but struggled offensively in the first game

Arizona State baseball earns first victory thanks to strong relief pitching

by WCSN Baseball - February 15, 2014February 15, 2014

(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) A day after blowing a five-run lead at home on opening day, the No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils were treated to masterful pitching out of the bullpen from Eric Melbostad en route to their first victory of the season. The sophomore earned the win over the Baylor

ASU upsets Arizona 69-66 in double OT

Men's Basketball

by Cammeron Neely - February 15, 2014March 14, 2014

(Photo courtesy: ASU Athletics) Arizona State was not supposed to win Friday night. Sure, the game was nationally televised as the matchup of the night. But then again, it’s rivalry week in college basketball, and ASU versus Arizona is one of the more respected rivalries in college athletics. In the last three meetings,

Escobedo nearly throws no-hitter as Arizona State softball remain perfect

by Zac Pacleb - February 15, 2014February 16, 2014

[youtube id="eYkjUPMlQU0"] (Photo:Josh Frons) The No. 5 Arizona State Sun Devils capped off an eventful Friday night in Tempe with a 7-0 victory over the No. 11 defending national champion Oklahoma Sooners and a 5-2 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The first end of the two games was a statement

Stanford controls game from the start, cruises to victory over Arizona State

by Katy Burge - February 15, 2014

(Photo Credit: Steve Rodriguez/Sun Devil Athletics) No. 15 Arizona State (20-5, 9-4) dropped back-to-back games for the first time this season after losing 61-35 to No. 6 Stanford (23-2, 12-1) Friday night in Palo Alto. Coming off their first loss in three months Sunday to Washington, Stanford faced ASU with just one

Sun Devils suffer opening day loss to Baylor, 9-7

Baseball

by Madison Romine - February 14, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) Packard Stadium’s final opening day saw both a lead and crowd dwindle and then disappear as the No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils dropped the first game of the series to the Baylor Bears . A three-run rally in the eighth and a four-run rally in the ninth

Arizona State women’s basketball prepares for rematch against Stanford

Arizona State

by Zac Pacleb - February 14, 2014

(Photo: Steve Rodriguez/ ASU Athletics) The No. 15 Arizona State Sun Devils have yet to drop back-to-back games this season. However, that streak is in major jeopardy as they square off against the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal. ASU is coming off a surprising 19-point loss to the Arizona Wildcats in which they

ASU baseball will begin season with three-game series against Baylor Bears

by Madison Romine - February 14, 2014February 14, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) It’s finally upon us: the 40th and final opening weekend at Packard Stadium. Starting Friday, the No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils will host the Baylor Bears for a three game series. These two teams haven’t met since 2006 at the Houston Regional, but ASU leads the series

Popescue helps the Sun Devils stay perfect in long relief effort

by Richard Flores - February 13, 2014February 14, 2014

(Photo:Josh Frons) It was a little rocky at times, but the Sun Devil softball team overcame a 3-1 deficit in the second inning to get a 10-3 victory over Tennessee State, its seventh of the season. Starter Alexis Cooper was pulled after just 1.2 innings after allowing three runs on three

Coach Tim Esmay still tinkering with ASU baseball lineup days before opener

by Jacob Garcia - February 13, 2014February 13, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) Only one day separates us from the start of the 2014 season for Arizona State baseball, and Coach Tim Esmay has not named a starting third baseman, second baseman or first baseman. Some may say this prolonged announcement signals an indecisive coaching staff, but Coach Esmay is cherishing the