(Photo: Liesl Babicka/WCSN) After falling short of their goals a season ago, the Arizona State University men’s club lacrosse team is setting high expectations for their new campaign. When asked what his expectations are for the 2017 season, senior goalie Chris Roufanis had only one answer: “A national championship, always.” Roufanis’ sentiments have
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ASU Hockey: Sun Devils stay hot after successful weekend against Western Michigan
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) For the second consecutive weekend, Arizona State played up to their competition on the road against a ranked team, reaffirming that they have what it takes to compete with anyone in the country. Even though Saturday went down as a tie, the Sun Devils won the shootout over No.
ASU Gymnastics: Gym Devils hit season high overall score, fall to UCLA
(Photo: Tyler Paley/WCSN) The Gym Devils were back in Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday for their second Pac-12 meet against the No. 5 UCLA Bruins. Arizona State earned a season-high total but ultimately fell to UCLA. The Gym Devils started the afternoon on vault. Freshman Graycee Rushton led things off for ASU, scoring
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils nearly pull off stunning upset in Eugene, but fall just short 71-70
(Photo: Nicole Hernandez/WCSN) Even with one of their best defensive performances of the season, the Sun Devils couldn’t pull off a late comeback, losing a 71-70 heartbreaker to number 13 Oregon in Eugene. The first half was a back and forth affair, with neither team able to get anything going. ASU (10-13)
ASU Hockey: Noteworthy wins have helped the Sun Devils gain confidence
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) For a second year program, Arizona State’s resume has been nothing short of impressive. Even though its record is just 10-18-2, ASU has had some important wins that have lifted the spirits of many in the program and have made them believe that something bigger is on the horizon. One
ASU Men’s Basketball: Midway through conference play, worn Sun Devils fight on
(Photo: Nicole Hernandez/WCSN) The 2016-17 season, which was intended to be a step forward for second-year head coach Bobby Hurley and his squad, is becoming a frustrating episode of stagnation midway through the conference schedule. The Devils are 10-12 this season with a 3-6 record in the Pac-12. They have lost five
ASU Baseball: How Arizona State put together the number one recruiting class in the country
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) The Arizona State University baseball program landed the number one recruiting class in the nation with the 2016 class. Often in collegiate sports, the phrase “number one recruiting class” is thrown around. Yet, the actual process of recruiting these players is often overlooked. It took a lot of behind the
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils are overpowered by WSU in another disappointing 2nd half effort
(Photo: Nicole Hernandez/WCSN) Lack of size became a crippling hindrance for the Arizona State Sun Devils as they dropped a home game to the Washington State Cougars on Sunday, losing 91-83. After losing four consecutive games, three on the road, the Devils found solace at home with a victory over Washington on
ASU Gymnastics: Sun Devils lose to No. 15 Cal in conference opener despite season-high team score
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Despite earning a season-high total, the Arizona State Gym Devils fell to the No. 15 Cal Bears in their first Pac-12 competition of the year. The Gym Devils opened the night on bars. Sophomore Morgan Wilson was the first to compete, scoring a season-high 9.675. Sophomore Eileen Imbus and