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Season preview: ASU softball

by WCSN Softball -

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) After a historic 2025 season in which it made the NCAA tournament for the first time in three years, Arizona State softball turns the page to a brand-new season. With fresh faces, key returners, and expert coaching returning to Farrington Softball Stadium this weekend, Sun Devil fans have

Sun Devils look to make a splash along the West Coast

by Jack Brooks -

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) Arizona State softball is entering its 34th NCAA tournament, chasing its third national title. However, in order to climb the mountain, the Sun Devils face a difficult task in the Los Angeles Regional. ASU (35-19, 14-10 Big 12 Conference) is the No. 2 seed in its regional, coming

Sun Devils close out regular season on the road at Texas Tech

by Mason Seal -

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) After taking two out of three contests from the Baylor Bears, ASU Softball will hit the road for its final series of the regular season. The Sun Devils (33-16 overall, 13-8 Big 12) sit third in the Big 12 Conference. One of the teams they are behind in

Baylor Bears spoil Sun Devil Senior Day

by Will Anderson -

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — The Baylor Bears spoiled Arizona State softball’s senior day after losing two straight. Senior day magic could not stop the Bears (22-23, 8-10 Big 12), who scored 11 unanswered runs to win 12-3 after being down early to the Sun Devils (33-16, 13-8 Big 12).“I

Sun Devils close out home slate with Baylor series

by Mason Seal -

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) ASU Softball has hit its stride over the last couple of weeks, and it is doing so at the right time. With just two series left in the regular season, the Sun Devils are looking to be playing their best ball heading into the Big 12 Conference

Sun Devils’ offense struggles in second loss to GCU

by Jack Brooks -

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — ASU junior outfielder Yannixa Acuña dug into the batter's box with one out in the third inning. With senior utility AJ Murphy occupying second base and freshman infielder Tiare Ho-Ching standing on first, Acuña sent the ball right back to the circle. GCU got the force

Lopes shut out Sun Devils for second time this season

by Will Anderson -

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — For the second time this season, the GCU Antelopes beat and shut out Arizona State softball.The Sun Devils (31-15, 11-7 Big 12 Conference) could not find any offense against the strong Lopes (34-6, 12-2 WAC) pitching staff all night Tuesday. GCU more than doubled ASU’s

Sun Devil bats go silent against Kansas

by Will Anderson -

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — On Friday night, Arizona State softball held the Kansas Jayhawks to four hits while racking up over 10 hits, but on Saturday, the Jayhawks flipped the script. The Sun Devils (25-14, 7-7 Big 12 Conference) could not find their swings on Saturday and were only

Sun Devils drop second straight to Wildcats

by Will Anderson -

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — Despite the second sellout in as many days at Farrington Stadium, Arizona State softball could only manage one run against the Arizona Wildcats. Senior righthander Devyn Netz did it all for the Wildcats (29-4, 6-2 Big 12) on Saturday night. She pitched all seven frames,