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Arizona State gets back on track against FIU

by Matt Harden - March 1, 2014March 1, 2014

(Photo:Scotty Bara/WCSN) [youtube id="fM0j3U_FPFY" width="560" height="315"] Despite a two-hour delay, the Arizona State Sun Devils bounced back from their first loss of the season by defeating the Florida International Panthers 8-0 in five innings on Friday night. Starting pitcher Mackenzie Popescue recorded her second shutout of the season, allowing only two hits in

Arizona State’s undefeated season ends with heartbreaking conclusion

by Richard Flores - February 28, 2014February 28, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The no. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils suffered their first loss of the season on Thursday losing 3-2 to unranked South Carolina. Arizona State did not fall short on chances, as they went 1-10 with runners in scoring position all night. That never hurt them worse than in the

Arizona State sweeps Diamond Devil double-header, improves to 17-0

by WCSN Softball - February 24, 2014April 25, 2014

(Photo:Kerry Crowley) By Jake Gadon Dominance on the diamond propelled the Arizona State softball team to two more wins on Sunday to help the team improve to 17-0 on the season. In the first game, the Sun Devils took care of business against the Drake Bulldogs, winning 9-1 in six innings behind the

Home run parade leads Arizona State to double-header sweep

by Julian Lopez - February 23, 2014

(Photo:Scotty Bara) Behind two great performances from pitchers Dallas Escobedo and Mackenzie Popescue and multiple home runs from unlikely players, the Arizona State softball team picked up two more victories on Saturday night. A five-run 3rd inning provided more than enough runs for starting pitcher Mackenzie Popescue as the Sun Devils defeated

Long ball sends Arizona State past Seton Hall

by Julian Lopez - February 22, 2014February 22, 2014

(Photo:Scotty Bara) The long ball was in full effect on Friday night as the Arizona State softball team hit four home runs in its 12-1 mercy-rule victory over Seton Hall. ASU got on the board in the first inning after Cheyenne Coyle led off the inning with a double and later scored

Arizona State rolls to mercy-rule victory over Drake

by Zac Pacleb - February 20, 2014February 21, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The No. 4 Arizona State Sun Devils took care of business once again, beating the Drake Bulldogs in five innings, 8-0, to improve to an unblemished 12-0 on the young season. The game, in all respects, was more of the same for ASU head coach Craig Nicholson and his

Arizona State Softball takes undefeated record into Diamond Devil Invitational

by Richard Flores - February 19, 2014February 20, 2014

(Photo: Josh Frons/WCSN) The undefeated Sun Devils continue their whirlwind start to the season with another three-day, five-game tournament at Farrington Stadium for the Diamond Devil Invitational. The tournament, which goes from Friday to Sunday, includes games against Boston College, Idaho State and Seton Hall. The Sun Devils will also take on

Senior center fielder Johnson still working on her swing

by Matt Harden - February 19, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) Most hitters would be overjoyed to start the season the way Alix Johnson has, but the Arizona State senior is not satisfied and feels she can do even better. That seems unfathomable considering the center fielder is batting .500- best on the team among regular players- and is in

Arizona State softball sweeps Littlewood Classic

by Matt Harden - February 15, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) It was a tough day at the ballpark but the Arizona State softball team was able to remain undefeated as they defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 4-2 and the San Jose State Spartans 7-4. The Sun Devils improved their record to 11-0 but struggled offensively in the first game

Escobedo nearly throws no-hitter as Arizona State softball remain perfect

by Zac Pacleb - February 15, 2014February 16, 2014

[youtube id="eYkjUPMlQU0"] (Photo:Josh Frons) The No. 5 Arizona State Sun Devils capped off an eventful Friday night in Tempe with a 7-0 victory over the No. 11 defending national champion Oklahoma Sooners and a 5-2 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The first end of the two games was a statement