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Sun Devils replicate defensive performance in Utah rematch

by Tyler Weiss - February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – 24 days ago, Arizona State men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley directed his team toward using more zone defense. The shift came at a time when ASU was allowing 80.1 points per game, and it immediately paid dividends, helping the Sun Devils hold Utah to one

Sun Devils battle through injuries and early deficit to knock off Utah

by Rees Goodall - February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – When Utah cut Arizona State basketball’s lead to only six points with seven minutes left in the game, it felt like the Sun Devils were on the verge of adding another bad loss to their lengthening struggles in the 2025-26 season. In games against then No.

Sun Devils lose to No. 4 California by a last-second goal in an intense back-and-forth game

by Danielle Jennings - February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics TEMPE – Fighting back and forth as if they were playing a game of tug-of-war on an elementary school field, Arizona State water polo and California pulled at the momentum rope inch-by-inch with blocks on and offensive shots to get control in the pool. It all

Bats lead the way in doubleheader sweep at ASU Invitational

by Julian Khoury - February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

(Photo: Connor Gleason/WCSN) No. 23 Arizona State headed into its Friday doubleheader with an offense that had caught fire as of late, scoring eight or more runs in eight of its last nine games. After trailing 5-0 against Eastern Illinois heading into the bottom of the third in their first game

ASU continues to set records on day four of the Big 12 Championships

by Jamal Walker - February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

(Photo: Casey McNulty/Sun Devil Athletics) Arizona State junior swimmer Ilya Kharun saved his best swim for last in the final event of the fourth day of the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships Friday. After winning the men’s 50-yard freestyle on Wednesday, the Arizona State junior said at the Greensboro Aquatic Center

ASU turns gifts into runs in win over UC Riverside

by Anthony Saccuman - February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

TEMPE — After falling to New Mexico State on Sunday, its second loss in three days, No. 23 Arizona State had to live with the sour taste in its mouth ahead of the ASU Invitational for several days. Frustrated with their recent play, the Sun Devils displayed immense patience at the

ASU dominates, extending leads on day three of the Big 12 Championships

by Morgan Tremmel - February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

(Photo: Casey McNulty/Sun Devil Athletics) Arizona State Junior Ilya Kharun grabbed another meet record on the third day of the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in North Carolina. This time it was in the 100-yard butterfly as he cut through the water and showed that

Sand Devils head south to Tucson looking to stay hot

by Christopher Martinez - February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics Arizona State beach volleyball goes into the weekend in Tucson for the Cactus Classic following a scorching 4-0 opening weekend at Grand Canyon University in the Canyon Classic. ASU is No. 9 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll standings which is the highest rank in

ASU looks to secure final NCHC tournament spot at No. 8 Denver

by Keenan Vaughan - February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) Nearly four months after the first puck drop of the 2025-26 season, Arizona State has arrived at the final two contests before postseason play begins. A campaign that started with a No. 14 preseason ranking before being marred by injuries and losing nine of their last 14 still

ASU Women’s Hoops Drops Final Home Game to BYU

by Harrison Fuller - February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — Midway through the second quarter of Arizona State’s women's basketball game against BYU, senior guard Marley Washenitz intercepted a pass and raced down the court for what was supposed to be an easy, wide-open layup. But, as Washenitz went up to scoop the ball into the