TEMPE – On a spooky Friday night at Desert Financial Arena, fans filled the stands in creative costumes for the holiday. While the costumes were killer, the connection and execution on both the offensive and defensive sides were even deadlier. With a thrilling, season-high hitting percentage of .433, No. 10
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Matthew Mayich case renews student-athlete safety questions
(Photo: Connor Gleason/WCSN) Arizona State hockey has been at the forefront of college hockey news since second-year defenseman Matthew Mayich collapsed during a team workout on Aug. 20. That doesn’t seem likely to change, as Mayich remains in a coma, while head coach Greg Powers was placed on administrative leave. On
ASU falls to No. 22 UCF, drops third straight conference series
(Photo: Bianca Acosta/WCSN) TEMPE — As Arizona State turned to senior pitcher Kenzie Brown in the circle Sunday afternoon at Alberta B. Farrington Stadium, it turned into a repeat pitching duel from Friday’s match once No. 22 UCF rolled out sophomore pitcher Isabella Vega in the circle Looking for a steady
Sun Devils struggling to find consistent success in Big 12 play
(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE - Arizona State softball is a storied program. At Farrington Stadium in Tempe, the four national championships in its history shine in left center field along the wall, serving as a core base for what the team should be competing for. When current head coach Megan Bartlett was
Sun Devils struggle in the circle as UCF evens up series
(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE – Approximately 45 minutes away from No. 22 UCF’s campus in Orlando, Florida, NASA’s headquarters are used to seeing objects launched into the sky. The Knights have kept the same mentality, ranking fifth in the Big 12 with 54 home runs heading into their weekend against Arizona
Sun Devils ride Brown’s dominance to series-opening win
(Photo: Scott Russomano/WCSN) As Arizona State's senior right-handed pitcher Kenzie Brown took the circle ahead of Friday night's game against No. 22 UCF, she seemed to carry a new swagger. Just one day after becoming the seventh player to receive a "Golden Ticket" to the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, she faced
Season preview: ASU softball
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) After a historic 2025 season in which it made the NCAA tournament for the first time in three years, Arizona State softball turns the page to a brand-new season. With fresh faces, key returners, and expert coaching returning to Farrington Softball Stadium this weekend, Sun Devil fans have
Late game collapse leads to Sun Devils faltering to UCF
(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Even the Sunshine State wasn’t able to avoid the frigid winter weather streaking across over half of the contiguous United States. With the night’s impending freeze warning looming over the heads of all in attendance at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Fla. The crowd
Family Motivates Martell Hughes Through The Phone
(Photo: Damon Allred/ Arizona Sports) The hours before kickoff are defined by pregame habits. Whether through prayer, music, or silent reflection, players find confidence in their personal routines before putting on helmets and shoulder pads. Each player has their own unique routine. For Arizona State football linebacker Martell Hughes, part of
Arizona State football positively reflects on rollercoaster season after Territorial Cup Defeat
(Photo: Evan Barcanic/WCSN) TEMPE – When members of the Arizona State football team walked into Mountain America Stadium ahead of he 99th iteration of the Territorial Cup, they knew the potential to repeat as Big 12 Champions hung in the balance. An opportunity to defend their title was in their hands. A win