Sun Devils dominated by Tigers, lose out on chance at sweep

Oct 3, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defenseman Lincoln Kuehne (11) in action against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first period at Mullett Arena. | Joe Camporeale-Imagn ImagesArizona State hockey has had a Jekyll-and-Hyde-esque season across most of its series this season. In the NCHC series in particular, the Sun Devils often have one game where they look like national title contenders and collect a win, often coupled with a loss where they look like a national bottom-feeder. With Friday’s overtime win, the Sun Devils had the opportunity to collect their first NCHC sweep of the season.

Arizona State (13-14-1, 6-9-1 NCHC) failed to do that, losing 4-1 (EN) to…