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Swim and dive sees mixed results on LA trip

Los Angeles is known as a tough city to make it as an entertainer. As is turns out, it is also a difficult place to swim as the ASU swim and dive teams lost to USC and UCLA over the weekend.

By William Boor | November 14, 2010

Swim and Dive trying to reverse luck in Los Angeles

Los Angeles may be known for glitz and glamour, but the trip to Southern California has been everything but glamorous for the ASU swim and dive teams.

By William Boor | November 11, 2010

TAKE YOUR MARK: Air Force and ASU men's swimmers line up on the starting blocks during Friday's meet at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. Air Force dominated the meet, taking 13 of 14 events from the young Sun Devils team. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s dive tops Hawaii while swim falls at home

The ASU dive team opened the season strong with a win in Hawaii and numerous personal records. The men’s swim team, meanwhile, opened their home schedule with a rough loss to Air Force.

By William Boor | November 7, 2010

READY FOR TAKEOFF: Members of the ASU men’s swim team prepare to jump from the block during last Saturday’s Alumni Meet. The team looks to bounce back from a rough start at the U of A Duals with a home meet against Air Force on Friday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Dive team opens season as men’s swimming looks to improve

The ASU men’s swim team tries to build on its shaky first meet with a home showdown against Air Force. The dive team opens its season on the road against Hawaii.

By William Boor | November 4, 2010

SILENT MOMENT: Junior diver Elina Eggers prepares for a dive during practice earlier this season. A native of Sweden, Eggers has won 13 gold medals in the Swedish Nationals and even competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Diver Eggers succeeding in Arizona and beyond

ASU junior diver Elina Eggers sat down with The State Press to talk about classes, the Beijing Olympics, and diving.

By William Boor | November 2, 2010

Alumni gather for swim meet

Current and former ASU swimmers were able to get together over the weekend to enjoy a fun-filled alumni weekend and swim meet.

By William Boor | October 31, 2010

NEW MEETS OLD: The ASU swim and dive team hosts its annual alumni meet Saturday at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. The event is not scored or structured, as it is intended to be an opportunity for current and former ASU swimmers and divers to connect. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Alumni meet brings generations of swimmers and divers together

Competing at the Division I level is usually pretty serious, but the ASU swim team is expecting to just relax and have fun at the alumni meet on Saturday.

By William Boor | October 28, 2010

MAKING WAVES: Members of the ASU swim team compete in practice last week. After mixed results at the UA duals meet, both the men's and women's teams are looking for ways to improve as the season picks up. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Divers hungry to start competing as season looms

The ASU dive team enjoys practice and spending time together, but the Sun Devils are more than ready for the season to begin and are itching for competition.

By William Boor | October 26, 2010

ASU swimming rebuilds from cuts

After being cut three years ago, the reinstated ASU swimming program is working on rebuilding the team.

By Jourdan Rodrigue | October 25, 2010

POOL PROWESS: Freshman swimmer Tristin Baxter works out in the pool during a practice earlier this season. Baxter and the ASU women's swim team topped Kansas and UNLV in Tucson over the weekend to open the season. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Women’s swimming strong in season opener

The season’s first dual meet for ASU swimming showcased the team’s potential, especially on the women’s side.

By William Boor | October 18, 2010

ASU men’s swim team opens season with rivalry

Though this weekend’s meets will not be scored, the ASU men’s swimming team remains anxious to get in the pool and start racing — especially against its rival from the south.

By William Boor | October 14, 2010

Breaking the Surface: Junior Cameron Bradshaw enters the water while his teammates check out his form. The ASU dive team boasts three returning Olympians and adds a freshman who won gold at the 2009 Canadian games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Swim and dive looks to build on past season

A competitive Pac-10 Conference doesn’t keep the ASU swim and dive team from being any less optimistic for the 2010-2011 season.

By William Boor | October 13, 2010

BACK IN THE POOL: Freshman Tristin Baxter won the open-water 10K event at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships over the summer but returns to the pool for ASU when the season gets underway in mid-October. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Expectations high for freshman swimmer Baxter

The entire collegiate swimming season takes place in a pool, but one ASU swimmer took her talents to the open waters of Maui, Hawaii over the summer.

By William Boor | October 4, 2010

Former Olympian McCormick aiming for title

People may know about Riley McCormick’s accolades in the pool, but few know of his experiences outside it.

By William Boor | September 21, 2010

Swimmers ready for upcoming season

A look at the ASU swim team and its preparation for the upcoming season.

By Jourdan Rodrigue | September 19, 2010

Sophomore diver Constantin Blaha captured fifth place in the 1-meter at the European Championships in Budapest, Hungary over the summer. (Photo courtesy of ASU Media Relations)

Divers compete around the world over summer

To stay sharp for the 2010 season, members of the ASU diving team competed in national and international championships over the summer.

By William Boor | August 31, 2010

Young swim and dive team aiming high in 10-11

The ASU swimming and diving team sees its young core of new and returning talent as long-term strength, starting with a strong 2010 season.

By William Boor | August 25, 2010

Colorado accepts invitation to join Pac-10 conference

Colorado President Bruce D. Benson said the Pac-10 is a perfect match for the university, both academically and athletically, and looks forward to a productive relationship.

By Nick Kosmider | June 10, 2010

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SUPPORT FROM THE HIGHER-UPS: ASU athletic director Lisa Love high-fives ASU softball head coach Clint Meyers after the 9-0 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats that May 24th at Farrington Stadium that sent ASU to the Softball World Series in Oklahoma City.

5 years later, Love still heart of ASU athletics

It’s been five years since she was hired to serve as the Vice President of University of Athletics at ASU in a tenure that has already featured a mix of highs and lows.

By Gina Mizell | May 3, 2010

2009-2010 All-State Press Team

The State Press sports staff picks the best athletes of the 2009-2010 Sun Devils from all sports.

By State Press Staff | May 3, 2010

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