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ASU Linebackers Ready to Run It Back for Another Year

by Keenan Vaughan - April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Upon his arrival in 2023, Arizona State defensive coordinator Brian Ward implemented a Nickel Defense or 4-2-5 scheme. The design requires athleticism, versatility and, most importantly, the ability to stop both the run and pass. One of, if not the, most critical component in ASU’s Nickel Defense

No. 12 Sand Devils celebrate seniors with two home sweeps

by Alexandra Kranian - April 20, 2025April 20, 2025

(Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE, Ariz. — In a dominant conclusion to the regular season home schedule, No. 12 Arizona State beach volleyball swept both UTEP (11-15) and Benedictine Mesa (9-17) 5-0 on a sunny Saturday afternoon in Tempe. With all five courts winning their matches, the Sand Devils

Sun Devils’ circle gets the job done on Friday

by Jack Brooks - April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) TEMPE — With Baylor senior infielder Presleigh Pilon on first base in the top of the first inning, junior outfielder Brooklyn Carter sent a short ground ball to the left side of the infield. As ASU freshman infielder Takyla Davis got control of the ball, Pilon was

Freshman TE AJ Ia Adjusting to College Football and Relying on Close Connections

by Ethan Ignatovsky - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE – In life, it can be hard to stand out in a crowd. When you’re a Division I football player, with everyone around you wearing the same jersey and pushing to be the best version of themselves, it can be even more challenging. Some players will inevitably

Five Takeaways From ASU’s Win Over UC Davis

by Jordan Talley - April 13, 2025April 16, 2025

(Photo: Zina Garcia/WCSN) Arizona State women’s lacrosse (9-6, 2-1 Big 12) cruised to an absolute dominant victory over UC Davis (5-9, 2-2 ) with the final score 20-11. After falling to a two-goal deficit early in the first, as the UC Davis Aggies came out to a hot start, finding the

No. 24 Sun Devils Avoid Sweep in 8-4 Win Over Arizona

by Seth Gilefsky - April 6, 2025April 6, 2025

(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – It was gut-check time for the Sun Devils. They trailed 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth to in-state rivals Arizona, not only on the verge of a series sweep but also a season sweep. Senior shortstop Matt King stepped into the batter's box with the hope

Katie Vahle Marks her name in ASU Lacrosse History

Women's Lacrosse

by Jordan Talley - April 6, 2025April 7, 2025

(Photo: Zina Garcia/ WCSN) Although Arizona State lacrosse (8-6, 1-1 Big 12) suffered a gritty loss to conference rivals in Colorado (6-5, 2-0) with the final score of 13-14, senior goalkeeper Katie Vahle stood on her head in the second half, adding more tallies to her historic career at ASU. After claiming

Sun Devil offense struggles resulted in a first conference defeat

Women's Lacrosse

by Ashling Filippi - April 6, 2025April 8, 2025

(Photo: Zina Garcia/ WCSN) In a close loss, Arizona State (8-6, 1-1 Big 12) took significantly fewer shots than former Pac-12 opponent and current Big 12 foe, Colorado (6-5, 2-0 Big 12). In the first half alone the Buffaloes had taken 25 shots while the Sun Devils had only taken 11.

Sand Devils go 3-1 in Wildcat Spring Challenge, lose to No.1 TCU

by Zach Dworaczyk - April 6, 2025April 6, 2025

(Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Entering the Wildcat Spring Challenge in Tucson, the Arizona State beach volleyball team was looking to further their momentum and extend an impressive five-game win streak while getting an early preview of what Big 12 competition could look like. The Sand Devils did just that.

Sun Devils fall short at home for the first time in 2025

by Ashling Filippi - April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

(Photo/ WCSN: Zina Garcia) Before the Sun Devils face their next opponent in the Big 12 they have only two days to prepare. Head Coach for Sun Devil Lacrosse Taryn VanThof Puls views the game against Maryland, who is ranked No.7 in the nation, as preparation for what’s to come this