Photo highlights: Week in sports
The skies were threatening and the breeze was strong as the Sun Devils hosted the Fighting Illini this past Saturday, August 8. But the only storm that took place was in the stadium, as ASU defeated Illinois 45-14.
Students gathered at the Devils on Mill pre game event in the 6th Street Park, west of Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe.
Maggie LaPoint, a sophomore in the W.P. Carey School of Business, engages in a game of ladder ball at the Devils on Mill event.
Using the light rail is a popular and easy way to get to Sun Devil Stadium.
The Sun Devil Marching Band entertains the fans inside of Wells Fargo Arena during the Devil Walk pregame rally.
The Devil Walk takes place two hours before kickoff with the Marching Band and cheerleaders on hand to provide Sun Devil spirit.
The ASU spirit squad performs before the start of a game against Illinois during the Devil Walk event in Wells Fargo Arena.
Coach Todd Graham and Sparkys lead the football team from Wells Fargo to Sun Devil Stadium.
The Ultimate Tailgate Experience takes place at the Arboretum, next to Wells Fargo Arena.
The Sun Devil Club and Fry's Food Stores sponsor the Fry's VIP Tailgate in the Arboretum.
Fireworks herald the entrance of the football team into Sun Devil Stadium.
Donna Cunningham (center), who's had ASU season tickets for the last 40 years, and her family cheer as the Devils take the field.
50 plus year season ticket holder, Dr. Cy Vaughn, was honored by the Sun Devil Club by being an honorary captain for the pregame coin flip.
Quarterback Taylor Kelly (10) threw for 249 yards and one touchdown against Illinois.
Freshman linebacker Carlos Mendoza collects the first of his two interceptions on the day.
Tight end Chris Coyle had a career night, pulling in 10 catches for 131 yards, including two touchdowns.
Illinois quarterback Miles Osei is again sacked by Carl Bradford.
The student section rattles their keys during an Illinois third down play.
Alden Darby tears at the ball carried by Illinois running back Josh Ferguson. Darby returned an interception at the beginning of the second half, setting up an ASU touchdown.
Quarterback Michael Eubanks dives into the end zone on a keeper play to score the final touchdown for the Sun Devils.
Linebacker Carl Bradford drives the pitchfork into the turf during the postgame victory celebration.
Kyle Ozier (82) and other members of the team sing the Alma Mater during the post game celebrations. The Sun Devils travel to Missouri to take on the Tigers, Saturday August 15.
Arizona State University's Head Basketball Coach Herb Sendek (center) started a press conference September 4 with a funny explanation of the reasons he hired NBA veteran coaches Eric Musselman (center right) and Larry Greer (right) to help with the Sun Devil basketball program. Also present at the event was current assistant coach Dedrique Taylor (left) and Steve Patterson, ASU's Vice President of University Athletics.
Holland Crook (right) attempts a kick against a Houston player as ASU came up short in its 2012 home opener, loosing to the Cougars, 1-0, on the first day of the Sun Devil Classic.
Freshman defender Christina Schedel contributed to the ASU upset of No. 10 Pepperdine during the final game of the Sun Devil Classic.
Devin Marshall, who returned to the lineup from an injury, delivered a high kick "blooper" ball, which arced high over the Pepperdine goalie and bounced in for the only goal of the game.
Cali Farquharson (17) and Courtney Tinnin (7) congradulate Devin Marshall on her game winning goal. The Sun Devils return to action next week when they travel to Tucson for the Arizona Cats Classic. ASU will face Loyola Marymount on Friday and Florida International on Sunday.
The ASU Volleyball team traveled to Kansas to participate in the University of Kansas’ Jayhawk Invitational Sept. 7-8. The team lost to Wyoming 3-2 in the first match and while winning the first set against the host Jayhawks, eventually losing 3-1.
Above: The ASU team is fired up after taking first set vs. Kansas, Sept. 7.
Setter Allison Palmer stuffed a shot past KU's Caroline Jarmoc.
Alexis Pinson (5) and Macey Gardner (12) of the Sun Devils block the shot of KU's Tayler Tolefree during a match, Sept. 7. The Devils got back on track the next day defeating the College of Charleston Cougars, 3-0.
The Sun Devils will host its home opener starting Sept. 14 with the ASU Sheraton Invitational. ASU will play Villanova at noon, followed by UC Riverside at 8 p.m. On Sept. 15, the Devils face Florida Atlantic at 2:30 p.m., then an 8 p.m. showdown with Gonzaga will close out the tournament.