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Caporuscio leads offensive explosion for Arizona State

by Zac Pacleb - February 7, 2014February 7, 2014

(Photo:Josh Frons) The No. 7 Arizona State Sun Devils continued their dominant start to the season, knocking off the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 9-1, in five innings. The Wolfpack took an early lead in the top of the second inning on a solo home run from senior first baseman Leah Jones, but

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

Preview: Arizona State welcomes Oregon State to Tempe Thursday night

by Samantha Pell - February 6, 2014February 5, 2014

(Photo: Noah Findling/WCSN) Two more home games, two more chances to pull ahead. For Arizona State, the coming week brings two big challenges to Wells Fargo Arena. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Oregon State and Oregon each come to Tempe, Ariz. looking to steal a win to keep their chances alive in

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 stunned by Texas Tech in Holiday Bowl

by Adam Stites - December 31, 2013December 31, 2013

(Photo: ASU Athletics) The Arizona State Sun Devils were heavily favored to win the Holiday Bowl on Monday night, but that didn’t come to fruition as they were cast aside by the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a game that was never really close. With a 37-23 final, the Sun Devils season

Preview: ASU will meet Texas Tech on the court Saturday before matchup on the gridiron.

by Samantha Pell - December 21, 2013December 20, 2013

(Photo: Noah Findling/WCSN) Coming off a six-day break in between games while in the middle a college football-like schedule, Arizona State is facing a familiar foe in Texas Tech Saturday night in Tempe, Ariz. at Wells Fargo Arena. Last year, ASU beat Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas 77-62 with a standout game

Preview: Sun Devils look to feast on Bluejays, not turkey, in Thanksgiving night matchup

by Samantha Pell - November 27, 2013November 27, 2013

(Photo: Noah Findling/WCSN) It’s a battle of the unbeaten. Arizona State (6-0) will face off against Creighton (4-0) and senior leader Doug McDermott in the first round of the Wooden Legacy. The Sun Devils are 6-0 for the first time since the 1980-81 season and look to continue their winning ways throughout the