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No. 13 Arizona State withstands back-and-forth sets to sweep cross-town rival Grand Canyon

by Ethan Ignatovsky - October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE - For a split second Mullett Arena erupted, fans believed their beloved Sun Devils had pulled off the victory over cross-town rivals Grand Canyon University. Senior outside hitter Geli Cyr had smacked the ball just inside the line to record what looked like a successful kill after

Takeaways: Sun Devils stumble on road against Cincinnati

by Sammy Nute and Sean Brennan - October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) In last week’s upset victory over then No. 16 Utah, the scene at Mountain America Stadium was like a movie. Head coach Kenny Dillingham disappeared into a crowd of fans as students flooded the field. It was as entertaining as a game could be. One week later, instead of

Brynn Covell embraces fluid role with Sun Devils, opportunities for learning

by Brooklyn Cohen - October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE-Brynn Covell’s stat line may not be the most impressive. Her name may not pop out on the score sheet, and she may not be the main player to watch on the court. But Covell is making her mark on every game she plays, contributing greatly to Arizona

ASU Soccer begins final postseason push at home against Kansas State

by Rees Goodall - October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

(Photo by: Maya Diaz/ WCSN) TEMPE — With only three games remaining in the 2024 season, the Arizona State soccer team is still looking for one final push to qualify for the Sprouts Farmers Market Big 12 Soccer Championship. ASU currently sits in 11th of 16 places in the Big 12 standings,

Sun Devils Turn Up the Heat in State of Arizona Showdown

by Evan Slotnik - October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

(Photo: Casey McNulty/Sun Devil Athletics) It was a thrilling Saturday in Tempe as Arizona State hosted its in-state rivals for its breast cancer awareness meet. The University of Arizona, Grand Canyon University and Northern Arizona University all journeyed to Mona Plummer Aquatic Center to compete in a historic matchup of unconventional

Skattebo leads ASU to upset 27-19 win over No.16 Utah

by Sammy Nute - October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams) TEMPE – It was a one-point game with Arizona State looking to put the finishing touches on their first-ranked win in the Kenny Dillingham era. On the Utah 48-yard line, the Sun Devils went to their Mariano Rivera and called in the closer to shut the door on

ASU Swim and Dive Set For In-State Battle Against Fellow Arizona Schools

by Madison Holder - October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

(Photo: Casey McNulty/Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – Coming off a powerful season opener last week, Arizona State swim and dive is gearing up for an electric quad-meet on Saturday at home against its fellow Arizona schools. The University of Arizona, Grand Canyon University and Northern Arizona University will enter Mona Plummer Aquatic

New Conference, Same Rivalry: Sun Devils pull out gritty win over Arizona

by Brooklyn Cohen - October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

(Photo: Katherine Gore/WCSN) TEMPE — In the first Big 12 volleyball iteration of the historic Arizona State - Arizona rivalry, the Sun Devils showed “the Team Down South” exactly why ASU is the No. 13 team in the country. On a night that featured a full house at Desert Financial Arena with

Sun Devils fight through mistakes in big 35-31 win over Kansas

by Sammy Nute - October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — With 1:46 left in the first half, the Sun Devils were driving down the field, attempting to take advantage of what head coach Kenny Dillingham deems the most important part of the game. Multiple times this season, Dillingham has emphasized how the middle eight minutes of

Gritty and scrappy defense leads to No.15 Sun Devil success

by Sammy Nute - October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE – When opposing teams have faced No. 15 Arizona State volleyball (14-2, 3-1 Big 12), getting points on the board has been challenging. For Big 12 conference foe No. 20 BYU (9-5, 2-2 Big 12) on Friday night, that was especially true. For the first time all season,