(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) Although ASU head coach Joseph Thon is brand new to the program, he is no rookie to the game of lacrosse or success as both a coach and a player. Thon was a two-time NCAA Division II lacrosse All American and Defensive Player of the Year in 2007 for
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ASU Soccer: Quick goals and veteran leadership lead to win over NAU
(Photo: Christian Coates/WCSN) 2067 fans crammed into the Sun Devil Soccer stadium on Saturday night to watch ASU advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament. This will be the team's first appearance in the second round since 2003. Early momentum was the key to success in Arizona State’s 4-2 victory over Northern
ASU Soccer: A look at the Lumberjacks
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) For the first time since 2009, Northern Arizona University has worked its way into the NCAA College Cup. The Lumberjacks ended their season with a 12-5-4 record overall. These 12 wins tie this team with the 2010 and 2008 NAU squads for most team wins in a season. This record setting
ASU Soccer: Postgame analysis of UA win
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Emotions and intensity both ran amuck in Friday’s showdown between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the University of Arizona Wildcats. The game came to a close at 1-0 in favor of the Sun Devils. The most influential piece in the game would be the visible differences in the two
ASU Soccer: Sun Devils look to solidify NCAA tournament spot as they travel to Colorado
(Photo: ASU Athletics) Arizona State will travel to Boulder, Colo. Friday afternoon to face the Buffaloes in a critical Pac-12 match up. ASU is currently ranked ninth in the Pac-12 while Colorado is tied for seventh. This will be the last conference road trip for the Sun Devils. Both teams have been struggling to
ASU Soccer: Sun Devils outdueled by Stanford
(Photo: Steve Rodriguez/ASU Athletics) Sunday’s midday match between 25th-ranked Arizona State and fourth-ranked Stanford was steadily controlled by the Cardinal through their composed defense and explosive attacks. The game came to a close at 2-0 in favor of Stanford. Stanford goth things started quickly as Stanford forward Chioma Ubogagu was able to find the back of
ASU Soccer: Sun Devils take down Trojans
(Photo: Steve Rodriguez/ASU Athletics) It was ASU’s early offensive opportunities that allowed them to shut down the highest scoring team in the Pac-12, USC, and come out with a 2-0 win. Just nine minutes into the game, senior forward Cali Farquharson applied some quick pressure on USC’s goalkeeper, and deflecedBut t in an
ASU Soccer: Sun Devils use heat to their advantage
(Photo: Steve Rodriguez/ASU Athletics) Sunday’s 1:00 p.m. game in Tempe was a competition between three components: The Sun Devils, the Beavers, and the scorching desert sun. ASU’s 1-0 victory was the result of an energy shift in the Devils’ favor, Oregon State’s fatigue, and ASU’s fresh legs. The largest contributor to the
