(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
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ASU pitchers stepped up when needed in Saturday doubleheader
(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball's circle came up big when needed in Saturday's doubleheader, however, their performance was not matched by the defense. ASU (6-3) defeated the Washington Huskies (4-5) 4-1 and suffered a tough 5-1 extra innings loss to the Belmont Bruins (5-4). In the fifth inning against
Sun Devils split with Washington and Belmont in Saturday doubleheader
(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 rebound after losing doubleheader opener
(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — As junior utility player Sydney Saenz dejectedly walked back to the dugout after grounding out to North Dakota’s junior first baseman Katelyn Nuemayer to end game one of Arizona State softball’s doubleheader, she and the rest of her teammates knew they had to regroup for
Sun Devil pitching gets revenge versus No. 21 Ducks
(Photo credit: Sam Polgreen/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State Softball found much-needed pitching success Thursday night against the No. 21-ranked Oregon Ducks who bested the Sun Devils in their previous matchup. The Sun Devils and sophomore right-handed pitcher Meika Lauppe looked for revenge against their former Pac-12 rivals in Oregon and got
Sun Devils down No. 21 Ducks in extra inning
(Photo credit: Elizabeth Agazaryan/WCSN) TEMPE — As freshman infielder Tiare Ho-Ching battled with Oregon sophomore right-hander Taylour Spencer, she dropped her bat trying to bring junior outfielder Tanya Windle home on a sacrifice bunt. Graduate outfielder Kelsey Hall saw this, walked over to Ho-Ching, picked up her bat, and gave the
Sun Devils come from behind to knock off California
(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
(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
Sun Devils start 2025 season on a high note with 7-1 win
(Photo credit Grace Johnson/WCSN) TEMPE — For her first collegiate plate appearance, freshman infielder Grace Molitor came to the plate with the Arizona State softball team leading 1-0 in the bottom of the second inning. Molitor had two runners on and laid down a bunt, moving both runners into scoring position. Stepping
A new era of ASU Softball calls for a new identity
(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.