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Sun Devils Fall to Top Ranked Stanford

by Seth Gilefsky - March 8, 2025March 8, 2025

(Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – As the second half began to loom closer, Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out For A Hero” blasted over the speakers at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. The famous chorus belted out “I need a hero," something rather symbolic for the No. 10 Arizona State

ASU Caps Undefeated Weekend with Pair of Dominant Victories

by Seth Gilefsky - February 16, 2025February 16, 2025

(Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – Arizona State Water Polo picked up two more convincing wins on Sunday at the Cross Conference Invitational. The No. 10 Sun Devils (13-3, 0-1) shared the wealth all day getting elite performances from a multitude of players against Cal State Fullerton and Iona. The

ASU Water Polo fizzles in 2nd half as UCLA’s press proves to be too much to handle

by Pratham Valluri - February 9, 2025February 9, 2025

(Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) In an early-season marquee matchup, the Arizona State women’s water polo team (9-3, 0-1 MPSF) was unable to overcome No. 3 UCLA (7-1, 1-0 MPSF) in a hard-fought 12-8 defeat. The No. 11 Sun Devils got out to a strong start, leading 2-1 at the end of

ASU squares off against Defending National Champions to start conference play

by Andrew Hayslett - February 8, 2025February 8, 2025

(Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Finishing with a 3-1 record in the Triton invitational last week in San Diego, ASU water polo looks to defeat the defending national champions, UCLA to start Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Conference play. The No.11 Sun Devils (9-2) take on No. 3 UCLA (6-1) on Sunday at

Sun Devils finish 3-1 at the Triton Invitational in San Diego, placing mid-table.

by Seth Gilefsky - February 2, 2025February 2, 2025

(Courtesy Sun Devil Athletics) For consecutive weekends, No. 7 Arizona State water polo (9-2) traveled west, last time it was to the Hawaii Invitational, and this time to San Diego for the Triton Invitational. The Sun Devils lost in an overtime nailbiter in their opener to No. 14 UC San Diego. They

ASU Water Polo looks to have more tournament success in San Diego

by Andrew Hayslett - January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

(Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Arizona State water polo (6-1) looks to make a splash in the Triton Invitational, in San Diego its third Invitational tournament to begin the 2025 season. ASU will play four games starting Friday in La Jolla including two on Saturday and another on Sunday. After

Sun Devils Aim to Stay Hot in Hawaii

by Seth Gilefsky - January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Arizona State Water Polo heads to the Aloha State for the Rainbow Invitational after starting its season with four consecutive wins this past weekend defeating all of its opponents in the ASU Invitational in Tempe After a pair of Top 25 wins against San Diego State and UC Davis, the Sun

Sun Devils sweep ASU invitational to improve to 4-0

by Seth Gilefsky - January 19, 2025January 19, 2025

(Photo Casey Smith/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State water polo continued its strong start to the season, winning its final two games of the ASU Invitational on Sunday. The Sun Devils defeated California Baptist University and No. 15 UC Davis, improving to 4-0 in their season-opening weekend. “I’m excited for what they showed,” ASU

ASU Water Polo Shines to Start the Season

by Andrew Hayslett - January 18, 2025January 19, 2025

(Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – Offense was hot under the Tempe sun at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center as Arizona State Water Polo won its first two games of the season, beating Cal Lutheran and No. 23 San Diego State as part of the ASU Invitational. The Sun

Sun Devils open their season in a four-game slate at ASU Invitational

by Pratham Valluri - January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

(Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) The chilly winds have started to pick up across Tempe but that hasn’t prevented the Arizona State women’s water polo from jumping in the pool as it prepares for the upcoming season. Following one of the most successful campaigns in team history, that saw ASU finish