(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Willie Bloomquist is no stranger to the Territorial Cup’s history and significance in Arizona. The Port Orchard, Washington native got his first taste of the rivalry when he began his college career at Arizona State in 1997. During Bloomquist’s three seasons as a middle infielder in Tempe, the
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Sun Devils celebrate Senior Day with 4-3 win over rival Arizona
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) On senior day, when the spotlight was supposed to be on the seniors, they were actually on sophomore Chelsea Fontenel as her entire team was standing on the court beside her, giving her their energy. On a 95-degree day featuring two red-hot teams, Fontenel needed one more game to
Sun Devils host Wildcats for Senior Day Territorial Cup match-up
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) The rackets have been hot for the Arizona State women’s tennis team who are on a five-match winning streak and have turned their season around after a mid-season slump. This weekend, the team prepares for their season finale against Territorial Cup rival No. 39 Arizona. After a successful trip
ASU teases second-half comeback multiple times, but never truly threatens No. 6 Arizona
(Photo: Sam Polgreen/WCSN) TEMPE — The hype in Desert Financial Arena was real with Arizona State basketball coming off its first ranked win of the season and No. 6 Arizona in town for the Territorial Cup, but that hope extinguished quickly. The start was heartwarming with guard Jose Perez and forward Alonzo
Sun Devils prepare to open Pac-12 play against Arizona
Dillingham ‘set the foundation’ for ASU in forgettable 2023 season
(Photo: Crawford McKinstry/WCSN) The process of building a house from scratch can’t be completed overnight. Between detailed planning and the construction itself, every step must be executed meticulously to ensure that the structure remains durable and intact for years. This process is one Kenny Dillingham has become familiar with through his years
Sun Devils bullied through the air in 59-23 loss to Arizona
(Photo via Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) TEMPE — In college football, it’s widely known that rivalry games just mean more. For Arizona’s redshirt freshman quarterback Noah Fifita, it didn’t matter that he was playing in the first Territorial Cup of his career. In enemy territory, Fifita put on a show, decimating the rival
Sun Devils “hit rock bottom” in 59-23 Territorial Cup loss
(Photo via Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) TEMPE — An emotional Jordan Clark sat before a crowded Mountain America Stadium press room just minutes after Arizona State football’s 2023 season and Pac-12 Conference tenure came to a close. The redshirt senior defensive back hadn’t even begun to reflect on the Sun Devils (3-9, 2-7 Pac-12)
Arizona State beats Arizona to open 2023 Territorial Cup weekend
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) Before Arizona State baseball’s first pitch, there was a noticeable difference in the atmosphere leading up to the opening moments. A crowd of 6,370 gathered at Phoenix Municipal Stadium for the Pac-12 home opener and a three-game Territorial Cup series, which always brings excitement across any ASU-Arizona contest. In
ASU Football: Five turnovers and slow start stall Sun Devils offense
(Photo: Hailey Rogalski/WCSN) TUCSON – Regardless of Arizona State Football’s bowl game eligibility, the Territorial Cup had been highlighted on the calendar for months. When referring to the match in the weeks leading up to the game, some players couldn’t even stomach saying "the Arizona Wildcats,” opting for a nickname for