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ASU Hockey: Sun Devils finish off weekend sweep of Ohio

by Jacob Janower - January 23, 2016January 25, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) One day removed from scoring eight goals, the Arizona State Sun Devils weren’t able to match that total, but still delivered an impressive offensive showing to win 6-1 and sweep the Ohio Bobcats. Hobey Baker Award nominee Jordan Masters led the way with a hat trick, the first in

ASU Baseball: A comprehensive look at the “shutdown inning”

by Dominic Cotroneo - April 23, 2015

(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) One of Tracy Smith's first dilemmas about his team was its lack of an identity. In the first few weeks, the skipper admitted he was still learning the kind of team he had. There isn't a doubt now the "Cardiac Devils" have found their angle: close games. There has been

ASU Baseball: Another come-from-behind win notches Territorial Cup point

by Dominic Cotroneo - April 22, 2015

(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) For Arizona State, coming from behind to win ballgames has been so common one might start guessing who will be the next player in the batters box to start the comeback. On Wednesday night, however, it was a series of key defensive plays that started the comeback for

ASU Women’s Basketball Preview: ASU (1-0) vs. Cal State Bakersfield (2-0)

by Drew Martin - November 18, 2014November 19, 2014

(Photo Credit: Brooke Faber/WCSN) The Arizona State women’s basketball team (1-0) will take on Cal State Bakersfield (2-0) Wednesday night. The Sun Devils are coming off a convincing 81-67 victory over a formidable Middle Tennessee State team on opening night. ASU led the entirety of the game and look to carry

Sacramento State Predictions

by Jason Galvin - September 5, 2013September 6, 2013

(Photo: Ron Chenoy/US Presswire) Editor's Note: Each week Cronkite Sports will give you the keys to the game, including what the Sun Devils must do and what they cannot do if they want to win the contest. - It’s game day in the Valley of the Sun, and for the first time since

Lanthier: Give some love to the little guys

by Trey Lanthier - August 15, 2013August 16, 2013

Listen: big sports are great, but Arizona State fans have GOT to start paying attention to these “smaller” sports. Just because they’re not a nationally-recognized member of the ridiculously closed-minded “Big Three” (football, basketball, baseball) does not at all mean that they’re not worth your time. What’s ASU football done recently?

Coach’s Corner: Jason Watson recaps offseason

by Trey Lanthier - August 11, 2013August 16, 2013

(Photo: ASU Athletics) Last year, the Sun Devils' volleyball team had one of its best seasons in recent memory, certainly the best that head coach Jason Watson (hired in 2008) had experienced. WCSN caught up with Watson for some important questions about the upcoming season. Q. How is Macey Gardner looking heading