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Arizona State softball sweeps season-opening doubleheader

by Matt Harden - February 7, 2014February 7, 2014

(Photo:Josh Frons) The Arizona State softball players were excited to finally start the season as they took the field for the first time on Thursday for a day-night double-header. Fueled by a dominant pitching performance from Dallas Escobedo in the first game and an offensive explosion in the second game, the

Arizona State softball set to open 2014 with strong Kajikawa Classic

by Julian Lopez - February 6, 2014February 6, 2014

(Photo:ASU Athletics) After months of preparation, the Arizona State softball team will finally open its season up on Thursday when the Sun Devils host Creighton at 5 p.m. as part of the Kajikawa Classic. The Sun Devils will have a busy weekend as they play six games from Thursday to Sunday

Arizona State catcher Amber Freeman opens up at softball media day

by Julian Lopez - February 2, 2014February 3, 2014

(Photo:ASU Athletics) Junior Amber Freeman had quite the year in 2013. She was named a first team All-American, Pac-12 Player of the Year, and participated on the USA Softball National Team. So how does the Sun Devil star look to improve her game heading into the 2014 season? “My mental game. I’m

Arizona State pitchers Dallas Escobedo, Mackenzie Popescue poised for strong senior seasons

by Zac Pacleb - February 1, 2014February 1, 2014

(Photo:ASU Athletics) With both of its top starting pitchers returning, it’s no surprise that the Arizona State Sun Devils will begin the season at No. 7 in the country. Headlining the two-headed monster of a pitching staff is two-time All-American Dallas Escobedo. The righty was recently named to the “Watch List” for

Arizona State softball returns eight starters, three All-Americans

by Julian Lopez - January 30, 2014January 31, 2014

(Photo:ASU Athletics) In less than a week, the Arizona State softball team will suit up for another season with goals of making it back to the Women’s College World Series for a fourth straight season. There will be a different feel around Farrington Stadium as head coach Clint Myers left for the

Arizona State softball ranked No. 7 in USA Today/NFCA Top 25 preseason poll

by Julian Lopez - January 21, 2014January 21, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) The Arizona State Sun Devils will enter the 2014 season as the No. 7 ranked team in the nation according to the USA Today/NFCA Preseason Top 25 rankings that were released today. The Sun Devils are one of six Pac-12 teams that will the season in the Top 25

Craig Nicholson eager to continue winning ways in Tempe

by Nick Krueger - August 10, 2013August 15, 2013

(Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) After eight years, 427 wins, and two national championships, Arizona State softball was in search of a head coach because Clint Myers accepted the same position at Auburn for family reasons. The university found Myers’ replacement back in June and now former Ball State coach Craig Nicholson

Arizona State is Oklahoma City-bound

by Cori Crenshaw - May 28, 2013August 15, 2013

(Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) The Sun Devils secured their position in the Women’s College World series Sunday with a 5-2 win over the Kentucky Wildcats at Farrington Stadium. The first innings showcased, once again, the offensive power at the top of the Devils' lineup. Alix Johnson singled and successfully stole second

ASU softball takes Game 1 in Super Regional

by Richard Flores - May 26, 2013July 14, 2013

Arizona State began the Tempe Super Regional on the right foot by fending off a late comeback by the Kentucky Wildcats to earn a 5-4 victory and a one to nothing lead in the best of three series. Dallas Escobedo got the ball for the Sun Devils in game one and

ASU softball blows eight run lead to Arizona

by Richard Flores - May 4, 2013July 10, 2013

No. 3 Arizona State traveled to Tucson on Friday night just two games back of conference leading Oregon and left a full three games back after a 10-9 walk-off loss to the unranked Arizona Wildcats. Arizona had lost five straight coming into this year’s Territorial Cup matchup, but the southern rivals