(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) TEMPE – For a team whose offensive identity revolves around junior McKinna Brackens and senior Gabby Elliott, an unexpected name popped off the stat sheet for Arizona State women’s basketball Wednesday night. Forward Deborah Davenport walked into Desert Financial Arena having never cracked the double-digit points barrier and ended
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Kansas State’s Early Three-Point Barrage too Much for the Sun Devils to Overcome
Sun Devils Get First Conference Win Against Colorado
(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, a trio of ghosts force Ebenezer Scrooge to confront his past, present and future. Just four days from Christmas, the past, present and future of Arizona State women's basketball came together to lead the charge against Colorado. The Sun Devils prevailed 79-63, extending
Last-minute Poa Three Propels ASU to OT Win Over Oregon State
(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) CORVALLIS – Graduate guard Last-Tear Poa only took two shots all game for Arizona State, but her final attempt tore Oregon State’s hearts out and emerged as the biggest make of the afternoon for either team. Poa’s game-winning three-pointer from the left corner hit nothing but net with
ASU Shatters School Record; Tough Road Still to Come
Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN TEMPE – Festive Christmas sweaters weren’t the only thing on display tonight as ASU achieved a school record with its tenth straight victory to start the season on Saturday afternoon. A record that has held for over 30 straight seasons, set back in 1991-92, was finally broken as the
Sun Devils Show They Can Play Scrappy in Win Over Tough McNeese Squad
Photo: Scott Russomano/WCSN Arizona State women’s basketball hasn’t opened a season 9-0 since 1991. The Sun Devils’ matchup with McNeese State felt like a throwback to that era, with physical play, tough drives, and a steady stream of points in the paint. The Sun Devils were able to take care of business
Brackens’ Effort Against Former School Crucial for Undefeated Sun Devils
On an afternoon overshadowed by senior guard Marley Washenitz’s improbable game-winning three-pointer with four seconds left against UNLV, junior forward McKinna Brackens’ contributions were the biggest reason the Sun Devils stayed undefeated. Brackens’ production in ASU’s 56-53 win helped the Sun Devils move to 5-0 on the season, as she followed
Offseason Additions Lead the Way for 2-0 Sun Devils
Arizona State women's basketball completely rebuilt its team this offseason, with a new head coach in Molly Miller and 10 new players added. It seemed like the only thing staying consistent with the Sun Devils was the hardwood under their feet and the rims they were shooting on. On Saturday afternoon,