(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — With a packed crowd in attendance at Farrington Stadium on Friday, freshman outfielder Ashleigh Mejia raised the fans to their feet through one swing of the bat. Trailing 6-0, Mejia’s solo home run lit a spark of hope among the ASU faithful, as they craved
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Tempers flare as Sun Devils fade late in 81-72 loss to rival Arizona
Sun Devils take on red hot Arizona in Territorial Cup matchup
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) On Saturday morning, The conference logo on the hardwood floor will be just a little different. The unmistakable crest reading “Pac-12” has been abolished in favor of the Roman numerals “XII” in a curved logo signaling the Big 12 conference. The logo has changed, the conference has changed
No. 16 Sun Devils visit Arizona for 98th edition of the Territorial Cup
Photo courtesy of The Arizona Republic Throw out the record books for this Saturday’s game at Arizona Stadium. The Territorial Cup is the annual battle where Arizona’s two largest schools and bitter rivals — Arizona State and Arizona — face one another and battle for in-state bragging rights. No matter what happens
Sun Devils’ Midweek Loss to No. 17 Arizona slims postseason chances further
(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
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