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Jaden Alba pitches five strong innings in Sunday win

by Ethan Ignatovsky - February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

(Photo: Nickolas Montei/WCSN) PHOENIX — Sophomore right-hander Jaden Alba, Arizona State baseball's Sunday starter, took his time getting on top of the mound in the first inning to face Oral Roberts' four-hole hitter, junior catcher Wailele Kane-Yates. He had fallen behind and walked the first two batters he faced Sunday before allowing

Sun Devils dominate Oral Roberts in 9-2 win, clinch series victory

by Keenan Vaughan - February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

(Photo: Nickolas Montei/WCSN) PHOENIX — The classic saying that it’s not about how you start but rather how you finish can't be truer in sports. Arizona State watching a two-run lead evaporate in the bottom of the ninth on Friday to allow Oral Roberts to hand the team its first loss

Sun Devils snap six-game winning streak, lose BJ Freeman

by George Lund - February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) A little less than 20 days ago, freshman center Jayden Quaintance missed not one, but two free throws with 4.1 seconds left in the game and the Sun Devils trailing by one, resulting in a 71-70 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats. Fast forward to Saturday, and ASU men's

Kenzie Brown and Meika Lauppe stand out in Sunday victory

by Rees Goodall - February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — In the sixth inning, senior right-handed pitcher Kenzie Brown got ahead in the count early and then struck out New Mexico State junior outfielder Devin Elam. Brown followed it up by striking out redshirt junior Kristiana Watson and freshman catcher Skye Johnson to end the

Long-ball pushes Sun Devils to 5-1 win

by Jack Brooks - February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball showed its strength in a long-ball win Sunday. Arizona State (10-5) earned the 5-1 win over the New Mexico State Aggies (9-8) to end the three-day Sun Devil Classic. The Sun Devils finished with a 3-1 record on their home turf, with their

No. 12 ASU out-dueled against No. 3 Western Michigan in 4-3 OT Loss

by Keenan Vaughan - February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Every fan repping the maroon and gold rose to their feet as freshman forward Cullen Potter charged toward the net on a breakaway a minute into overtime. The only thing standing between the Sun Devils and a sweep of the No. 3 team in the country

ASU wrestling takes on No. 24 West Virginia to close Regular Season

by Caleb Harris - February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

(Photo By: Sun Devil Athletics) After a loss at #21 Lehigh, Arizona State Wrestling will travel to West Virginia for its final dual of the season. The Sun Devils (4-10, 1-6 Big 12) will try to break their eight-match losing streak, while the Mountaineers (9-7, 3-6 Big 12) will try to honor

The Sun Devil circle comes up big once again for the defense

by Jack Brooks - February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — A five-infielder shift from the Sun Devils in the first inning on Saturday was the plan of attack for a guaranteed Portland State bunt. Freshman outfielder Ashleigh Mejia came all the way in from right field, ready to cover a bag. The Vikings laid down

Sun Devils revive offense to beat Portland State

by Mason Seal - February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — As Arizona State softball graduate outfielder Kelsey Hall jogged home following her two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning against Portland State on Saturday, it was clear the momentum had shifted. The Sun Devils (9-5) came out sloppy Saturday as they battled the

Contrades Gives New Meaning to ‘Back’ After Missing Time With Injury

by Andrew Hayslett - February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

(Photo: Zina Garcia/WCSN) PHOENIX — After missing the majority of the 2024 season with a back injury, the 2025 season has a different meaning of back for junior third baseman Nu’u Contrades and on Saturday, it appeared he was on his way to returning to his 2023 form. This year, Contrades has