Photo highlights: Week in Sports

The Arizona State women's soccer team fell to third-seeded Baylor 3-1 in the opening round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament. Sierra Joseph (33) attempts to deflect the ball away from Baylor's Lisa Sliwinski.

The Sun Devils (10-9-2), who lost for the first time in nearly a month, were making their sixth NCAA Tournament appearance. Taylor McCarter (28) heads a ball over Baylor midfielder Hanna Gilmore (13).

Cali Farquharson (center) watches as her header goes past the Baylor goalie, cutting the Bears lead in half, 10 minutes into the second half, with her tenth goal of the season.

A passing storm brought a heavy rain shower as Courtney Tinnin (7) competes with Baylor's Kat Ludlow (6) to head a ball. The Sun Devils made their third NCAA appearance in a four-year span after a late season, five game winning streak, and finishing fourth in the Pac-12.

The Arizona State University football team struggled on offense for the second consecutive game and the No. 21 Trojans of USC were able to pull away in the second half en route to a 38-17 victory in Los Angeles. ASU quarterback Taylor Kelly (10) is brought down by USC's linebacker Hayes Pullard (10).

Tight end Chris Coyle (87) celebrates after scoring ASU's first touchdown against the Southern California Trojans.

Arizona State Sun Devils running back Marion Grice (1) was held to just 16 yards rushing and 7 receptions for 30 yards.

Rashad Ross (15) only had 2 receptions against the Trojans.

Southern California's T.J. McDonald (7) tackles ASU's running back D.J. Foster (8). The Sun Devils return home this weekend as they look to end a four-game losing streak as they host on the Washington State Cougars at 1 p.m., Nov. 17.

The Sun Devil men's basketball team came out strong and never trailed as the Sun Devils opened the season by defeating Central Arkansas 79-64 at Wells Fargo Arena, Nov. 10.

Central Arkansas's Lenell Brown attempts to defend Evan Gordon's fast break from behind, but wound up committing a foul.

Senior Carrick Felix times his jump, waiting for the Central Arkansas defenders to come down.

Fans in the student section show their support for sophomore Jonathan Gilling from Denmark and freshman guard Jahii Carson.

Jahii Carson's 15 points and five assists made for a solid college debut.

With the game score tied at 29-29, the Devils went on a 20-2 run at the end of the first half. Jordan Bachysnki, who set a school record with 9 blocks, and the ASU student section celebrates as the first half comes to an end. ASU hosts Florida A&M at 1 p.m., Nov. 18.

The Sun Devil women's basketball team fell to Texas Tech in their season opener, 61-49, Nov. 11. Promise Amukamara had 10 points and seven rebounds in the contest.

Elisha Davis and Texas Tech's Minta Spears struggle over a loose ball.

Joy Burke, who had five blocks against the Lady Raiders, blocks a shot attempt by Texas Tech's Monique Smalls.

Jada Blackwell looks for an opportunity to pass the ball. The Sun Devils travel to El Paso to take on UTEP, Nov. 18.

The Sun Devil women's basketball program celebrated the 40th anniversary of Title IX throughout the season opener against Texas Tech. As part of the festivities, 40 people were recognized during halftime of Sunday's game for their contributions to education and athletics. Note: Not all 40 people were in attendance.