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Long-ball pushes Sun Devils to 5-1 win

by Jack Brooks - February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball showed its strength in a long-ball win Sunday. Arizona State (10-5) earned the 5-1 win over the New Mexico State Aggies (9-8) to end the three-day Sun Devil Classic. The Sun Devils finished with a 3-1 record on their home turf, with their

The Sun Devil circle comes up big once again for the defense

by Jack Brooks - February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — A five-infielder shift from the Sun Devils in the first inning on Saturday was the plan of attack for a guaranteed Portland State bunt. Freshman outfielder Ashleigh Mejia came all the way in from right field, ready to cover a bag. The Vikings laid down

Changes to infield alignment power Sun Devils to late afternoon win

by Mason Seal - February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — As graduate utility player AJ Murphy made yet another play to retire the side in the sixth inning of Arizona State’s second game on Friday, it was clear to see that the two games ASU played were heavily influenced by the team’s defense. In the first

Sun Devils bounce back after deflating loss to No. 3 Florida

by Rees Goodall - February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — After a frustrating performance to open Friday’s doubleheader, graduate outfielder Kelsey Hall’s home run ignited Arizona State softball’s offense. Coming in the third inning, Hall’s homer into center field also scored freshman infielder Tiare Ho-Ching. The Sun Devils (8-5) never trailed the rest of the game

Sun Devils secure Sunday win thanks to the long ball

by Mason Seal - February 16, 2025February 16, 2025

(Photo credit: Elizabeth Agazaryan/WCSN) TEMPE — As Arizona State freshman outfielder Ashleigh Mejia rounded the bases after a three-run home run, the energy at Alberta B. Farrington Field was completely flipped on its head. With Arizona State squaring off against Utah Valley in the finale of the Littlewood Classic, the Sun Devils

Big swings in Sun Devils’ win over Utah Valley fixed small mistakes

by Jack Brooks - February 16, 2025February 18, 2025

(Photo credit: Bryan Ross/WCSN) TEMPE — There finally seemed to be life from the crowd watching Arizona State softball at Farrington Stadium in the bottom of the sixth. Freshman catcher Lillian Holtje stepped up to the plate and sent a nuke deep to left. The solo shot gave ASU a 4-3

Sun Devils split with Washington and Belmont in Saturday doubleheader

by Will Anderson - February 15, 2025February 15, 2025

(Photo credit: Bryan Ross/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball knocked off its third-straight former Pac-12 Conference opponent after taking on Washington Saturday afternoon and then took an upset loss to Belmont in the second game of a doubleheader.The Sun Devils (6-3) beat the Huskies (4-5) by a score of 4-1 on

Sun Devils come from behind to knock off California

by Rees Goodall - February 9, 2025February 9, 2025

(Photo credit: Grace Johnson/WCSN) TEMPE — Pinch-hitting for sophomore infielder Nehanda Lewis, freshman catcher Lillian Holtje came to the plate with the Arizona State softball team tied at four a piece with the California Golden Bears. Holtje, in only her fourth career plate appearance, swung on a pitch from California freshman

ASU rides fifth inning rally to shocking 15-7 win

by Jack Brooks - February 8, 2025February 8, 2025

(Photo credit: Elizabeth Agazaryan/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball gave the fans at Farrington Stadium something to celebrate with an incredible comeback win Friday night. The Sun Devils (2-0) faced off against the Miami (OH) RedHawks (0-2) in their second game of the Kajikawa Classic. The RedHawks lit up freshman right-handed pitcher

A new era of ASU Softball calls for a new identity

by Jack Brooks - February 5, 2025February 8, 2025

(Photo credit Austin Hurst/WCSN) Arizona State Softball is entering what can best be described as a transitional period for the program. The Sun Devils did not see much success in their final year in the Pac-12 Conference, finishing in last place with a 20-31 overall record and going 3-21 in conference play.