(Photo: Kimmy Davis/WCSN) At long last, Arizona State starts Pac-12 play when it welcomes last year's conference champion Oregon State to Phoenix Municipal Stadium for a weekend series. ASU currently has a 10-5 record, and for the most part, has looked pretty impressive. However, that was not the case in its last
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ASU Baseball: A comprehensive preview of the Pac-12
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN)Friday marks the beginning of Pac-12 play for Arizona State, and while the Sun Devils have jumped out to a 10-5 start in non-conference play, their schedule won’t get any easier. To the surprise of many, ASU's strength has been its powerful middle-of-the-lineup bats, R.J. Ybarra and breakout
ASU Men’s Basketball: Disappointing end does not overshadow a successful season
ASU Baseball: ASU notches tenth win of season, but continues to commit costly mental mistakes
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) It’s tough to sustain much success in baseball if the very core of a team’s play is flawed from a fundamental standpoint. Though the 2015 Sun Devils have shown flashes of dominance and elite potential, mental breakdowns in different facets of the game have held them back from experiencing extended periods
ASU Men’s Basketball: USC ousts Sun Devils from the Pac-12 Tournament after a 21-4 run to end the game
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) It’s March; That’s the only explanation. After leading by as many as 14 points in the second half, Arizona State was eliminated in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament by the USC Trojans, 64-67. The Trojans outscored ASU 21-4 down the stretch, finally taking the lead after Darion Clark
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils eliminated from the Pac-12 Tournament by 12th-seeded USC
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) After Arizona State seemingly had this game under control, the USC Trojans stormed back behind a 19-2 run to end ASU’s Pac-12 Tournament run by a score of 67-64. ASU finished the game shooting 1-for-13 while the Trojans shot 6-for-7 the end the game. Freshman guard Elijah Stewart blew
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils vs. Rebels game preview
(Photo: Kimmy Davis/WCSN) On the precipice of Pac-12 play, No. 12 Arizona State has one more test ahead, as it hosts the UNLV Rebels at 6:30 on Wednesday. The Sun Devils are fresh off a series victory against Long Beach State, and currently boast a 9-5 record. On the other hand, UNLV is coming off a
ASU Baseball: Providing protection and finding bench depth critical for Tracy Smith
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) If there’s one thing we’ve learned by now about Arizona State baseball coach Tracy Smith, it’s that he’s a perfectionist. His team is 9-5 and has beaten some high-caliber opponents, and yet he still echoes two constant displeasures in post-game press conferences. The first, “We’re thin right now,” Smith succinctly
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils prepare for their first game in the Pac-12 Tournament
ASU Baseball: Greer’s big day backed by strong pitching propels ASU past Long Beach State
(Photo: Kimmy Davis/WCSN) A strong overall performance from Arizona State led to a decisive 9-3 victory over Long Beach State, giving it the rubber game of the series. ASU gets its third series victory and improves to 9-5 on the season. Many players stood out today for the Sun Devils. Brett Lilek pitched a decent