Julian Lopez, Author at Cronkite Sports

Sun Devils have hearts set on Rose Bowl

by Julian Lopez - August 11, 2013August 14, 2013

After going 8-5 in Coach Todd Graham’s first season, the Arizona State football team enters the 2013 season with the pressure of making it to their first Rose Bowl since 1997. But are those expectations fair for Graham and the Sun Devils heading into the next year? The answer is

The Sun Devils schedule: paving the road to success

by Julian Lopez - August 9, 2013August 15, 2013

After falling to Lindenwood in the Final Four of last year’s ACHA National Tournament, the Arizona State hockey team enters the 2013-14 season with a goal of bringing a national championship to Tempe. They have a strong chance of fulfilling those expectations after giving them a B- in terms of

Sun Devils pounce on Lady Bears pitching all weekend

by Julian Lopez - April 29, 2013July 10, 2013

After losing two of three to the Utah Utes last weekend, ASU Softball entered their series against California in desperate need of quality wins. Well, mission accomplished as the Sun Devils swept the No. 10 Golden Bears. The Sun Devils top half of their lineup is among the nation’s best, which

Sun Devils cruise to 7-1 victory

by Julian Lopez - April 14, 2013July 10, 2013

Behind three home runs and a spectacular performance from starting pitcher Dallas Escobedo, No. 2 Arizona State ended their first losing streak of the season by defeating 14th ranked Washington 7-1 at Farrington Stadium. With two-outs in the bottom of the fourth and already up 2-0, the Sun Devils took advantage

Arizona State rolls to mercy-rule win in second game of doubleheader

by Julian Lopez - April 6, 2013July 11, 2013

Entering today’s doubleheader against No. 14 Stanford, second ranked Arizona State was first in the nation with 7.76 runs per game. After defeating the Cardinal in the first game this morning, 12-6, the Sun Devils reached double digits again in the second game as Amber Freeman led the way in

ASU escapes against OSU

by Julian Lopez - March 29, 2013July 11, 2013

The Arizona State softball team escaped with a 5-4 victory over Oregon State tonight at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils’ explosive offense was in for a tough task entering the game, as Beavers’ starting pitcher Marina Demore had an ERA of 2.05. In the top of the seventh, Oregon State’s

Sun Devils improve to 17-0 with mercy-rule win

by Julian Lopez - February 28, 2013July 11, 2013

Tonight was all about the long ball as Arizona State hit five home runs en route to a 15-7 mercy rule victory over North Dakota at Farrington Stadium. “At-bats are all about getting quality pitches. Home runs are nothing more than a by-product of a good swing,” head coach Clint Myers

ASU vs. Portland State weekend recap

by Julian Lopez - February 25, 2013July 11, 2013

The third-ranked Arizona State softball team had four very entertaining games this weekend against Portland State, including their longest game since 2008 and a come-from-behind victory. OF Elizabeth Caporuscio was the star of the weekend going 8-for-12 in the series, and now leads the Sun Devils with a .460 batting

Welcome to the team, Cheyenne Coyle

by Julian Lopez - February 8, 2013July 11, 2013

Despite winning the opening game of the season, the Sun Devils still had questions about their offense. After outscoring their two opponents 14-1 on Friday, fans put aside any worries about ASU’s batting. After losing shortstop Katelyn Boyd to graduation last year, the Sun Devils knew that they were going to

Preview: Arizona State vs. Oregon

by Julian Lopez - October 15, 2012July 11, 2013

With both teams playing well through the first half of the season, Thursday night's nationally televised showdown between Arizona State and Oregon should not disappoint. ASU is coming off of a 51-17 victory over Colorado while undefeated Oregon had a bye last week. This game carries conference title implications for