Diving Heads Down the I-10 for Wildcat Invitational Nov 20, 2009
The Arizona State diving team will head down the I-10 to Tucson this weekend for the Wildcat Diving Invitational. Hosted by Arizona, the members of the diving team will be able to compete in all three diving events this year, including the 10-meter platform, an event not competed in at dual meets. (Thesundevils.com)
Jordan Bachynski Joins Corey Hawkins And Keala King in Men's Hoops Fall Signing Class Nov 20, 2009
The Alberta native stated at age 12 that he wanted to play at Arizona State and sure enough, while on his LDS mission, he pledged to the Sun Devils becoming the latest member of their 2010 class ... He entertained Connecticut, Oregon State, BYU and San Diego along with Arizona State last Wednesday, and after that meeting he had a good idea where he was likely to play college basketball ... "He told us he's leaning towards Arizona State, but he said he would tell us for sure when he talks to us... (Thesundevils.com)
Leake finishes whirlwind year strong Nov 20, 2009
On Thursday, Mike Leake put an exclamation point on a year in which he led the nation in wins for Arizona State University, was a Golden Spikes finalist and was selected by Cincinnati in the first round of the Draft ... "Getting a standing ovation in my last start at Arizona State University was the most memorable moment of my year," Leake said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Mahoney reschedules Texas Tech official Nov 20, 2009
He's also talking about trying to take trips out to Florida International, Arizona State and San Diego State. "I'm going to try to get at least three or four more visits in," Mahoney said. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Volleyball To Wrap Up 2009 Home Slate This Weekend Against No. 11 Cal and No. 6 Stanford Nov 20, 2009
The Sun Devils will play Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m.. The Sun Devils will host their last home matches of the 2009 regular season this weekend. (Thesundevils.com)
Local sports briefs: Fresno Pacific now 32-0, awaits NAIA tournament Nov 20, 2009
Tristin Baxter is headed to Arizona State, Mariah Tharp to UC Santa Barbara and Jacob McGough to UC Davis. Baxter holds 11 Central Section gold medals in her three-year career, including All-America times in winning the 200 free and 500 free last year. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Szakacsy earns majority of first-team reps Nov 19, 2009
Sophomore , who capitalized on his first legit playing time Saturday, took a majority of first-team snaps during Tuesday's practice. Senior also ran some plays with the ones, and didn't look hampered by the arm injury that held him out of Saturday's 44-21 loss at Oregon. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
NCAA Championships Await Sun Devil Cross Country Nov 19, 2009
Arizona State set to compete at the national meet on Monday in Indiana ... TEMPE - The Arizona State University men's and women's cross country teams will travel to Terre Haute, Ind ... BACK AGAIN Heading into the NCAA Championships, the Sun Devil women will bring a strong amount of experience, including two All-Americans and three runners that helped Arizona State to its fourth-place finish in 2007. (Thesundevils.com)
Orange Slices Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:22 PM EST. Ryan, The Citizen's sports editor, offers observations on the world of Syracuse University athletics in this space, and he loves to hear from SU fans. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Szakacsy in front at QB; Carr returns to practice Nov 19, 2009
The 6-4, 205-pound, Camarillo, Calif. native was clearly the No. 1 option at Wednesday's practice, while senior played almost exclusively with the second unit. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Christian Thomas talks Oregon visit Nov 19, 2009
Highlands tight end Christian Thomas took his first official visit this past weekend to see Oregon's victory over Arizona State. The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder went into the trip with an open mind. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Campus turns into wasteland on game days Nov 19, 2009
It reached all the way to Arizona in September when a Phoenix newspaper warned any Arizona State fans making the trip to Georgia to be prepared. "All football fans enjoy talking a little trash," The Arizona Republic reported, "but Georgia fans prefer to roll around in it.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Harris Poll Voters Nov 19, 2009
Washington athletic director 1969-76, Michigan State athletic director 1976-80, Arizona State athletic director 1980, WAC Commissioner 1980-84. Larry Keech. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Overtime kick sends Ohio State to Rose Bowl Nov 19, 2009
The Buckeyes havent been to Pasadena since the 1996 team finished No. 2 in the nation, scoring in the final minute to beat Arizona State 20-17 in the Rose Bowl. Ohio State does not want to duplicate one aspect of that season, however those Buckeyes were perfect all year until losing 13-9 to Michigan in the regular-season finale. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
PG North: North Allegheny water polo teams continue to climb in respectability Nov 19, 2009
He later went on to Arizona State where he helped get a program started ... He was one of five students are Arizona State to spearhead an effort to have a water polo program started ... By the time he was a senior, Arizona State was finishing third at nationals. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Golden boy: Entering senior season, Randle asserts role as Cal's leader Nov 19, 2009
Jerome Randle said he felt like he was on an island last January, with his California team watching a late eight-point lead to Arizona State deteriorate down to just two ... The Golden Bears went on to defeat Arizona State, 81-71. (Daily Orange, NY)
ASU Wrestling's Robles Withdraws from NWCA All-Star Classic Nov 19, 2009
TEMPE Arizona State University wrestler , who is ranked third nationally at 125 pounds, has withdrawn from the upcoming 44th Annual NWCA All-Star Classic presented by the William and Mary Wrestling Alumni Group that will be held Sunday in Fullerton, Calif. Robles, a national semifinalist and All-American at 125 pounds last year with his fourth-place finish, made his decision today based upon the Sun Devils weekend schedule of road duals at No. 5 Oklahoma State on Friday night and at No. 18... (Thesundevils.com)
No. 14/7 ASU Women's Basketball Goes on the Road to Face Yale on Thursday Nov 19, 2009
14/7 Arizona State (1-0)atYale (2-0)Thursday, November 19, 20097 p.m. ET/5 p.m. MT New Haven, Ct ... The No. 14/7 Arizona State women's basketball team makes its first road trip of the 2009-10 season this week when it travels to New Haven, Ct ... Arizona State's game at Yale can be heard live on www. (Thesundevils.com)
Cowlitz Black Bears sign first player Nov 19, 2009
Prior to inking a letter of intent at UNLV, Clark was courted by a number of top-flight collegiate programs, including Arizona State University, Cal State-Fullerton, Southern California, Long Beach State, Louisiana State and University of San Diego. In addition to competing for the starting job behind the plate at UNLV next spring, Clark is also expected to make some appearances as a closer. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Arizona looks to slow No. 11 Oregon Nov 19, 2009
Arizona State discovered that last weekend, when its usually stout defense gave up 31 points in the first half at Autzen Stadium. The Sun Devils gave up only a touchdown and two field goals in the second half of a 44-21 Oregon victory. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Barclay’s OT kick puts Ohio St in Rose Bowl, 27-24 Nov 19, 2009
Barclay s OT kick puts Ohio St in Rose Bowl, 27-24 - Somerset - Daily American. The Buckeyes (9-2, 6-1) clinched at least a share of their fifth consecutive Big Ten title and the conference s automatic BCS bid. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Bulldogs to Host No. 7/14 Arizona State on Thursday Nov 19, 2009
- After posting back-to-back wins to open the 2009-10 campaign, the Yale women s basketball team closes out its early season home stand against its toughest challenger thus far, No. 7/14 Arizona State ... Against Ranked Teams At No. 7 in the most recent ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll and No. 14 according to the Associated Press, Arizona State is the Bulldogs highest-ranked opponent since the opening contest of the 2007-08 season against No. 7/8 Stanford ... Yale s most recent contest against a... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Stanford's star stays grounded Nov 19, 2009
Toby and his brother Garth, the starting center on the Arizona State football team, were running pass patterns through the kitchen shortly after they learned to walk. The whole family is athletic. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Devils to face former center Nov 19, 2009
With a 52-49 defeat of Texas Christian on Tuesday that ended long after midnight on the East Coast, Arizona State advanced to the meeting with Duke. Sendek, the former N.C. State coach, credited a former Duke player with carrying Arizona State against TCU. ... Center Eric Boateng, a former McDonald's All-American who played one season with the Blue Devils before transferring to Arizona State, posted career highs with 21 points and 12 rebounds. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Desert Divas Newcomers from left: Mabel Acri, Mary Millar, Kay Rylance, Kathleen Benish, Lee Reid, Jane Gabrielson, Sally Pegg, Betty Hulderman, Nancy Quinn, Joanne Mrkonjich, Carol Wilhelms, Marleah Edgar and Donna Dowdy enjoyed a 10 year celebration in style. Nov 19, 2009
Sopori School student Maro Georgiades had a winning poster in the South District category and his poster was sent to the Arizona State Drug Awareness competition for judging. Article Rating. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
2011 Serra star DE hearing from the Trojans Nov 19, 2009
By Senior Recruiting EditorDate: Nov 18, 2009 Not many recruiting fanatics have heard of Serra junior defensive end Jason Gibson, but he's quietly accumulated offers from UCLA, Tennessee, Stanford, Washington, Washington State, Arizona and Arizona State. That's an impressive list of offers at this point. (Dawgman.com)
UCLA Returns Home To Meet Hawai'i Nov 19, 2009
The Cardinal (81 points) were followed by Cal (67), Arizona State (64), UCLA (63), USC (48), Washington State (33), Oregon State (29), Oregon (23), Arizona (22), and Washington (20) ... Following in second place was Arizona State (175), Cal (170), UCLA (158), USC (124), Oregon State (84), Washington State (81), Oregon (64), Arizona (57), and Washington (32) ... Six appeared in the NCAA Tournament (Utah, UC Santa Barbara, Tennessee, Stanford, Arizona State, Cal), and three played in the Women's... (Uclabruins.com)
Cal's Best (concussion) eyeing return for finale Nov 19, 2009
He was diagnosed with a minor concussion after the game the previous week against Arizona State. Cal players all get baseline testing before the season that measure balance, memory, reaction and recognition. (ESPN -- College Football)
Gymnastics Announces Signing Class Nov 19, 2009
The Arizona State University women's gymnastics team has announced the signing of Sammie Seaman and the January addition of Amelia Rew. Missouri native Seaman has signed a National Letter of Intent to study and compete at ASU while Rew has been admitted for spring semester and will begin competing for the Sun Devils in January. (Thesundevils.com)
Huskers fall to Billikens in road opener, 69-55 Nov 19, 2009
The Huskers will look to get back on track when they play host to Texas Christian on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Horned Frogs come into the game with a 2-1 record, having nearly upset Arizona State earlier this week, 52-49. Until then, Sadler said the Huskers would try to continue to improve on a number of aspects that need a lot of work. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Irish Ready For Final-16 Showdown Versus Oregon State Nov 19, 2009
Notre Dame also owns a 2-0-0 record versus Arizona State and a 4-0-0 record against Washington, with all six of those wins coming in regular-season play. The other Pac-10 school Notre Dame has faced is UCLA. The Irish defeated the Bruins in their only two matchups, both of which came in NCAA postseason play. (Und.com)
Quinn Named To Hendricks Award Watch List Nov 19, 2009
Previous recipients of the Hendricks Award include: Terrell Suggs (Arizona State), David Pollack (Georgia), Elvis Dumervil (Louisville), LaMarr Woodley (Michigan), Chris Long (Virginia) and Brian Orakpo (Texas). . (Tarheelblue.com)
Tigers Ranked 16th in Preseason Poll Nov 19, 2009
Three teams that Missouri will also face this season - Kentucky, Arizona State and New Hampshire - received votes but were just edged out of the top 25 ... Other teams receiving votes: Kent State, Kentucky, Arizona State, Iowa, NC State, North Carolina, Central Michigan, Southern Utah, Western Michigan, BYU, New Hampshire, San Jose State, UIC. (Mutigers.com)
Best ruled out of Big Game Nov 18, 2009
He also had a mild concussion in Cal's previous game, Oct. 31 at Arizona State, so it makes sense for the doctors to proceed cautiously. But widen the lens, and questions about Best's football future spin wildly. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Swimming & Diving Nov 18, 2009
Newcomers largely ruled the day for the USC women's swimming and diving team as the Trojans defeated Arizona State, 168-130, in Tempe, Ariz ... The USC men's and women's swimming and diving teams face their stiffest test of the season thus far when they travel to face Pac-10 foes Arizona on Friday and Arizona State on Saturday. (Usctrojans.com)
No. 11 Bears Make Desert Dates With Sun Devils and No. 19 Wildcats Nov 18, 2009
The Golden Bears will take on Arizona State (13-13, 3-11 Pac-10) in a 7:30 p.m. MST match at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz ... SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Both the Arizona and the Arizona State match will feature live statistics via Gametracker ... ARIZONA STATE NOTES: The Sun Devils (13-13, 3-11 Pac-10) opened conference play by upsetting UCLA in a three-set sweep. (Calbears.com)
Quarterback position up in the air for now Nov 18, 2009
Saturday's 44-21 loss at Oregon was just the latest setback, for the Sun Devils (4-5, 2-5 Pac-10), who need to win their final two games to become bowl eligible. "There's a lot to play for," ASU coach said. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Barclay’s OT kick puts Ohio St in Rose Bowl, 27-24 Nov 18, 2009
Barclay s OT kick puts Ohio St in Rose Bowl, 27-24 - Somerset - Daily American. The Buckeyes (9-2, 6-1) clinched at least a share of their fifth consecutive Big Ten title and the conference s automatic BCS bid. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Men's Basketball Scoreboard - Nov. 17, 2009 Nov 18, 2009
Arizona State 52, TCU 49 ... Arizona State 52, TCU 49. (Themwc.com)
Women's Water Polo Has Strong Showing In Southern California Nov 18, 2009
Smith and Salloum lead way for the Sun Devils. Senior center Kelly Phelps added four goals in three games on Saturday. (Thesundevils.com)
Horned Frogs Drop 52-49 Decision to Arizona State Nov 18, 2009
TCU Drops 52-49 Decision to Arizona State - TCU OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... TCU Drops 52-49 Decision to Arizona State ... With the setback, the Frogs dropped to 2-1 on the season while Arizona State improved to 3-0 on the 2009-10 campaign. (Gofrogs.com)
Desert Divas Newcomers from left: Mabel Acri, Mary Millar, Kay Rylance, Kathleen Benish, Lee Reid, Jane Gabrielson, Sally Pegg, Betty Hulderman, Nancy Quinn, Joanne Mrkonjich, Carol Wilhelms, Marleah Edgar and Donna Dowdy enjoyed a 10 year celebration in style. Nov 18, 2009
Sopori School student Maro Georgiades had a winning poster in the South District category and his poster was sent to the Arizona State Drug Awareness competition for judging. Article Rating. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Cal kicker's up-and-down season Nov 18, 2009
He converted the game-winning field-goal try Oct. 31 at Arizona State - after earlier booming a 51-yarder and missing two attempts inside 40 yards - and he kicked four field goals in Saturday's victory over Arizona, providing the go-ahead points with 4:46 left ... He enjoys semi-fame in Moraga, beaming when told the library bulletin board at his old elementary school (Rheem) includes his fifth-grade class photo - with a handwritten note identifying him as Cal's kicker - and a newspaper clipping... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Seventh-Ranked Bruins Head to Oregon for Final Pac-10 Road Trip Nov 18, 2009
WHAT'S NEXT The Bruins close out the regular season next weekend at Pauley Pavilion, hosting Arizona on Friday, Nov. 27 and Arizona State on Saturday, Nov. 28 ... Along with her three double-double matches, the freshman had 11 at Arizona State on Sept. 25 and 10 at Nebraska on Sept. 13. (Uclabruins.com)
First look: UCLA Nov 18, 2009
Arizona State is the last game on the Bruins' schedule before they square off against their bitter rival, USC.. ASU is coming off another blowout defeat at Autzen Stadium as it fell to the Oregon Ducks 44-21 last Saturday. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
No. 2 Michigan State holds off Gonzaga Nov 18, 2009
Arizona State went on a 12-1 run in the game's final 3:35 to edge visiting TCU 52-49 in the second round of the NIT Season Tip-Off. Late Monday night, Aaron Thompson scored a career-high 22 points and Cal State Fullerton upset UCLA 68-65 in double overtime at Pauley Pavilion. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
What They're Saying: Red November Nov 18, 2009
Heading into this month, after all, Stanford's wins had come against UCLA, , Arizona State, and , all teams that could finish the year with losing records. And like Oklahoma announced its arrival with emphatic wins over not just any top-10 teams, but dismantlings of the name-brand teams of its league, November 2009 has seen Stanford beat down the class of its conference (and consecutive top-10 opponents to boot) in , 51-42, and, most obviously, , 55-21. (GoBlueWolverine.com)
Cowlitz Black Bears sign first player Nov 18, 2009
Prior to inking a letter of intent at UNLV, Clark was courted by a number of top-flight collegiate programs, including Arizona State University, Cal State-Fullerton, Southern California, Long Beach State, Louisiana State and University of San Diego. In addition to competing for the starting job behind the plate at UNLV next spring, Clark is also expected to make some appearances as a closer. (Longview Daily News, WA)
No. 15 USC Finishes Pac-10 Road Schedule At No.... Nov 18, 2009
The Women of Troy recorded its 800th win on Nov. 15, 2008, against Arizona State ... -- Gysin had 19 kills on Sept. 26 at Arizona State, one away from her previous career high of 20 kills set exactly three years earlier at Washington (9/26/06) ... She posted 19 kills and tied her personal best of 19 digs on Sept. 26 at Arizona State while hitting. (Usctrojans.com)
UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in coaches poll Nov 18, 2009
Notre Dame (1-0), Arizona State (1-0), Texas A) are next, followed by Baylor and Florida State (1-0). Duke (1-1), which started the season at No. 6, fell to 12th after losing to Texas Aahoma (1-1), No. 8 to start the season, tumbled to No. 16 after losing to Georgia. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Overtime kick sends Ohio State to Rose Bowl Nov 18, 2009
The Buckeyes havent been to Pasadena since the 1996 team finished No. 2 in the nation, scoring in the final minute to beat Arizona State 20-17 in the Rose Bowl. Ohio State does not want to duplicate one aspect of that season, however those Buckeyes were perfect all year until losing 13-9 to Michigan in the regular-season finale. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Szakacsy could make first start for sinking ASU Nov 18, 2009
Samson Szakacsy could start for Arizona State Sun Devils - NCAA Football - SI.com ... (AP) -- Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson says quarterback Samson Szakacsy will take most of the snaps with the first team this week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Orange Slices Nov 18, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:22 PM EST. Ryan, The Citizen's sports editor, offers observations on the world of Syracuse University athletics in this space, and he loves to hear from SU fans. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Win earns Sun Devils NIT semifinals berth Nov 18, 2009
Boateng scored 11 points in the final 9 1/2 minutes, and Arizona State (3-0) overcame an eight-point deficit in the final 3:53 to advance to a game against Duke on Nov. 25 ... 2 seconds remaining after Moss's 23-foot 3-pointer with three seconds left hit the rim and bounced out of bounds, giving the ball to Arizona State. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Yale Defense Shuts Down Army, 55-42 Nov 18, 2009
The Bulldogs are back in action on Thursday as 1-0 Arizona State, ranked No. 7 in the most recent ESPN/USA Today Poll, visits the John J. Lee Amphitheater for a 7 p.m. contest. The game will be streamed live via Yale All-Access featuring audio commentary from John Song 11 and Leroy Cole 12 from WYBC, Yale s student radio station. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Smith, Duke Dominate Charlotte Nov 18, 2009
Duke next hosts Radford Saturday before heading to Madison Square Garden for the semifinal round where they will play the winner of the West Championship between Arizona State and TCU. Shamari Spears paced the visitors with 20 points as the 49ers (2-1) were plagued by poor shooting (33. 9 percent) and a penchant for turnovers (17). (ABC 7 News, DC)
USC Women Go To Gonzaga For First Road Trip Nov 18, 2009
16 Arizona State before taking down No. 2 California in the semifinals. The Trojans turned a lot of heads with their late push during the conference tourney, and they'll have a chance to take the tournament by storm once again with the 2010 Pac-10 Tournament coming back to the Galen Center from March 11-14. (Usctrojans.com)
#20 Sun Devil Wrestling Blasts UC Davis in Season Opener, 38-6 Nov 17, 2009
20 Sun Devil Wrestling Blasts UC Davis in Season Opener, 38-6 - ARIZONA STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Arizona State wins 8-of-10 matches with six producing bonus points in first dual of year ... TEMPE - The Arizona State University wrestling team won eight matches in a row with six of those victories producing bonus points to easily down host UC Davis in Davis, Calif. (Thesundevils.com)
Two Men's Golfers Selected to All-American Event Nov 17, 2009
Arizona State, Georgia, Oklahoma State and Michigan are the only schools to send two players to El Paso. Nov. 15, 2009. (Thesundevils.com)
Women's Tennis Nov 17, 2009
Cal Nike Invitational. Cal Nike Invitational. (Thesundevils.com)
Dukes-Hawkeyes Part of ESPN 24 Hour Marathon Nov 17, 2009
Dick's Sporting Goods NIT (from Arizona State). Related Stories. (BearcatInsider.com)
Irish Prepare to Host Huskies Nov 17, 2009
Since the 1981 loss to Florida State, 12 consecutive opponents have lost in their first trip to South Bend: Colorado (1984), Mississippi (1985), Boston College (1987), BYU (1992), Vanderbilt (1995), Rutgers (1996), West Virginia (1997), Arizona State (1999), Texas A0), Washington State (2003), San Diego State (2008) and Nevada (2009). Eight teams that were ranked at game time in the AP top-25 poll (which began in 1936) have lost in their first visit to Notre Dame, with the Irish being lower... (Und.com)
Following 70-point win, UConn women still No. 1 Nov 17, 2009
Arizona State moved up two spots to 14th. The Sun Devils visit Yale before heading to Xavier for a showdown with the Musketeers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Signing Day Blog Nov 17, 2009
" 1:32: Indiana fans are curious about Will Sheehey. Sounds like if he signs early it'll be IU, if not he'll take some other visits. Adam Ross, of Weston (Fla.) Sagemont, still doesn't know what his wing prospect will do. "Not sure if he's going to pull the trigger or not," he texted to Scout.com. 1:29: The starting backcourt for BABC is locked up. Phil Pressey is a Tiger (signing not confirmed yet) and Gerard Coleman is a Friar (signed). (DT) 1:27 For the record. There are no odds on Harrison... (CollegeInsiders.com)
No. 8 Tennessee tops No. 7 Baylor Nov 17, 2009
Arizona State started the second half on an 8-3 run to open a 46-39 lead, taking advantage when South Dakota State missed five of its first six shots ... Kayli Murphy, one of only two returning starters for Arizona State, added 12 points and 13 rebounds. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
