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ASU suffers lopsided 12-2 defeat against Texas State

by Keenan Vaughan - February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

(Photo via Ethan Kaplan/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball started its six-game stretch in the Sun Devil Classic off on the wrong foot Thursday night. The Sun Devils' first matchup brought them the Texas State Bobcats, a recent at-large bid in the NCAA tournament and an opponent the Sun Devils have

ASU shows off on both sides of the ball in sweep of UTEP

by Jake Sloan - February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

(Photo via Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — It was a tale of two games Wednesday for the Sun Devils, as they faced the UTEP Miners in a doubleheader. The first game was a heavyweight bout with haymakers thrown left and right. The second game was a much more methodical and defensive-minded game,

Sun Devils open eight-game weekend with UTEP doubleheader

by Jake Sloan - February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

(Photo via Sammy Nute/WCSN) The Sun Devils finished the Littlewood Classic with a 3-2 tournament record and a 5-4 overall record after losses to then-No. 16 Virginia Tech and Cal State Fullerton and face a quick turnaround on Wednesday in a doubleheader against UTEP before starting the Sun Devil Classic on

Sun Devils close out Littlewood Classic with another split

by Ethan Ignatovsky - February 18, 2024February 18, 2024

TEMPE — Memphis junior infielder E’mya Munford was put into one of the hardest situations in softball in the top of the fifth inning against ASU. Munford pinch-hit for freshman shortstop Aubrey Williams with two outs in the inning, down by eight runs, with the score sitting at 13-5, meaning

Sun Devils’ determination on display in Friday doubleheader

by Jake Sloan - February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

(Photo via Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — After Thursday's 10-6 win against the then-undefeated BYU Cougars, ASU softball was faced with a doubleheader Friday against No. 16 Virginia Tech and Illinois State on its second of three days at the Littlewood Classic. Senior right-hander Deborah Jones made her season debut on the mound

Sun Devils’ offense shines against BYU

by Keenan Vaughan - February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

(Photo via Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — The Arizona State softball team headed into the opening matchup of the 2024 Littlewood Classic, hoping to make a statement. With a tough weekend slate approaching, there was no better time to set the tone than going up against the undefeated BYU Cougars. Fifth-year right-handed pitcher

ASU falls to Northwestern, makes strong comeback against St. Thomas

by Casey McNulty - February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

(Photo via Julia Coyne/WCSN) TEMPE — ASU softball’s journey to Oklahoma City began Friday, as the Sun Devils opened their season with a sizzling doubleheader. The Devils' quest for victory started with a game against No. 24 Northwestern, a team they battled in the Super Regionals almost two years ago. The

Rejuvenated Sun Devils primed for Bartlett’s second year

Softball

by Keenan Vaughan - February 7, 2024February 6, 2024

(Photo via Julia Coyne/WCSN) The Arizona State softball team is just a day away from returning to the diamond to kick off the 2024 season. After finishing last season with a 22-26 record and failing to make the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016, many ASU faithful carry the

Sun Devils fuel season optimism with open house scrimmage

by Casey McNulty - February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

(Photo via Julia Coyne/WCSN) TEMPE — In an electrifying Maroon & Gold scrimmage at Farrington Stadium, ASU's softball team dazzled, with newcomers and veterans shining brightly. Friday night’s showcase was a clear signal: the Sun Devils are gearing up to take the new season by storm, leaving fans thrilled for what's to

Sun Devils close fall season with intrasquad showcase

by Ella Gomez - October 28, 2023October 28, 2023

(Photo via Julia Coyne/WCSN) TEMPE — Coming off its first loss of the fall season to GCU, ASU softball was back at Farrington Stadium Friday night for its intrasquad scrimmage and last game activity of the fall season. Following the 4-0 loss to the Lopes, the Sun Devils hosted the Maroon &