(Photo via Janaé Bradford/WCSN) When former Arizona State Women’s Basketball head coach Charli Turner Thorne decided to retire in 2022 after 25 seasons at the helm, the program was forced to undergo a sudden transition period. While the 2023 season hasn't been as glorious as Sun Devils fans hoped on the
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Sun Devils end promising weekend with another heartbreaking loss
(Photo via Janaé Bradford/WCSN) TEMPE – Coming into Sunday, ASU Women’s Basketball was still winless against Pac-12 Conference teams. Even in one of their most complete games of the season, the Sun Devils could not find their way into the win column on Friday against Washington State. On Sunday, the Sun
ASU Women’s Basketball: Sun Devils come up just short of earning first Pac-12 win against Washington State
(Photo via Max Zepeda/WCSN) On Friday night in Tempe, Arizona State Women’s Basketball came as close as they could to earning their first conference win of the season. With the Sun Devils trailing 53-55 with just under four minutes remaining against Washington State, junior guard Jaddan Simmons drove down the lane and
ASU Women’s Basketball: Sun Devils fight but ultimately falter against No. 19 Arizona
(Photo via Janaé Bradford/WCSN) In search of its first Pac-12 win, Arizona State Women’s Basketball hoped the energy from a rivalry matchup against No. 19 Arizona would provide a much-needed spark. Even with the high hopes, ASU couldn’t get it done, losing at home Sunday afternoon in a back-and-forth battle. With the
ASU Women’s Basketball: No. 18 Oregon uses extended runs to bury Sun Devils 82-62
(Photo via Janaé Bradford/WCSN) ASU Women's Basketball was faced with a tall task Friday, metaphorically and literally, as it matched up with No. 18 Oregon in Tempe. With four players measuring 6-foot-2 or taller, the Ducks (12-3, 3-1) held a significant size advantage over the Sun Devils (7-8, 0-4) that proved to
ASU Women’s Basketball: Sun Devils outplayed by No. 18 Arizona in Pac-12 opener
(Photo via Janaé Bradford/WCSN) The first conference game of the Natasha Adair coaching era ended bitterly for Arizona State Women’s Basketball, as the Sun Devils were outclassed physically and mentally by their in-state rivals in Tucson. The Wildcats (11-1) put on a clinic down low, manhandling the Sun Devils (7-5) for 56
ASU Women’s Basketball Roundtable: Sun Devils’ non-conference play in review
ASU Women’s Basketball: Shorthanded Sun Devils fall 71-60 to Missouri
(Photo via Janaé Bradford/WCSN) Sunday afternoon, Arizona State Women's Basketball hoped to bounce back after a blowout loss to Massachusetts on Friday. Instead, the shorthanded Sun Devils found themselves outperformed by Missouri in the final game of the inaugural Briann January Classic. Although the Sun Devils shot 23 more free throws than
ASU Women’s Basketball: UMass outpaces Sun Devils 88-64
(Photo via Xavier Litman/WCSN) TEMPE – Back at Desert Financial Arena after a five-game road trip, Arizona State Women’s Basketball found itself facing off against the reigning Atlantic 10 Conference champions Massachusetts in the opening game of the inaugural Briann January Classic. Allowing 88 points on 50% shooting from the field, the
ASU Women’s Basketball: Sun Devils complete 80-72 comeback win over crosstown rival GCU
(Photo via Janaé Bradford/WCSN) Despite being down nine points at the end of the third quarter, Arizona State Women’s Basketball (6-1) outlasted Grand Canyon (5-1) Wednesday night to secure the 80-72 win. The Sun Devils’ comeback was led by junior guard Tyi Skinner, who posted a career-high 29 points, and junior guard