That was a statement game. Picked to finish last in the Big 12 earlier this season, Arizona State football has had to fight off the negative narratives all season. Despite sprinting out to a 7-2 start, the Sun Devils entered Saturday’s game with one final narrative to squash. ‘Well, they might
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Early penalties, missed opportunities hurt ASU in first Big-12 loss
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) One thing that has been clear since Kenny Dillingham took over the Arizona State football program is that the second-year head coach clearly prioritizes discipline. Penalties are one of the easiest ways for a team to lose control of a game, and the Sun Devils were coming off
Sun Devils open Big 12 era against Texas Tech in Lubbock
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Adversity will never be completely absent from any college football team, let alone Kenny Dillingham’s at Arizona State. There was plenty of it in present in 2023 — his first year as head coach of his alma mater — when the Sun Devils limped to their second consecutive 3-9
Sun Devils “pass the torch” in big sixth inning to sweep Texas Tech
(Photo: Sammi Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX— Arizona State baseball did not receive much of a challenge when they faced Texas Tech in a run-rule victory on Thursday, but that changed in the sequel on Friday. The Sun Devils were down by two runs entering the bottom half of the sixth inning, but despite swinging
Bloomquist confident in hot bats after mercy rule win over Texas Tech
(Photo: Sammi Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX— With Arizona State baseball done with its Pac-12 regular season games, the Sun Devils will finish the regular season with a few non-conference matchups to get itself ready for the Pac-12 tournament next week, and the team looks about as ready as it can be. ASU hosts Texas
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
ASU Soccer: Devils lose late, fall to disadvantaged Texas Tech
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The Arizona State women’s soccer team traveled 109 miles south to Tucson on Friday as they began their journey in the University of Arizona Tournament. ASU was two minutes away from the team’s fourth overtime game of the season, but Texas Tech freshman forward Ally Griffin thought the game should conclude
ASU Soccer: Sun Devil Desert Classic wraps with ASU loss
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) After a frustrating draw on Friday night against Boston University, the Arizona State Sun Devils soccer team looked to rebound against the University of Central Florida Sunday afternoon. The 24th-ranked UCF Knights outplayed them all game long, however, as ASU fell by a final score of 2-1 in the last
ASU Football: Rapid growth of offensive line inspires optimism
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Kalen Ballage’s eight touchdown performance in last weekend’s 68-55 victory over Texas Tech was nothing short of incredible. Still, one rather unbelievable fact continues to get lost in the shuffle – the state of the guys blocking for him. Arizona State’s offensive line, a unit that entered the season
ASU Football: Harvey becoming bigger piece in Sun Devils’ offense
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) There was a fairly new face on the field at wide receiver last Saturday for the Sun Devils. Jalen Harvey, a redshirt sophomore, is making a surge up the depth chart and has seen his breakthrough rewarded with an increase in playing time. Going alongside N’Keal Harry and Tim