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Devils gear up for ASU Invitational with conference play around the corner

by Jake Sloan - February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

TEMPE — After playing eight games in five days, the Sun Devils head into the ASU Invitational this weekend, their last tournament before the last Pac-12 regular season begins March 8. Sitting at 11-6, ASU has an opportunity this weekend to set the tone for conference play, as head coach

ASU closes out Sun Devil Classic in disappointing fashion

by Ethan Ignatovsky - February 25, 2024February 25, 2024

(Photo via Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — In recent history, when Arizona State softball has faced off against New Mexico State it’s been mostly all smiles for the Sun Devils. Heading into Sunday’s game against the Aggies the Sun Devils had taken nine of the last 10. Four of those nine wins were

Sun Devils keep their winning streak alive, extend to four in a row

by Casey McNulty - February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

(Photo via Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Sun Devil softball played another Saturday doubleheader under the sunset's soft hue and the sharp glare of Farrington Stadium's lights. The Sun Devils played vastly differently from just a few weeks ago, showing much more cohesiveness on the field and prowess in the batter's box.

ASU pitchers start day strong, win a thriller against Ohio State

by Jake Sloan - February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

(Photo via Sam Polgreen/WCSN) TEMPE — The Sun Devils headed into Friday’s doubleheader and the second day of the Sun Devil Classic looking to bounce back after a loss to Texas State 12-2 Thursday evening. In their first game, they faced Seton Hall, who had just four games under its belt

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’ 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

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

ASU Softball: Sun Devils fail to rebound from early home runs, fall 8-1 to Stanford

by Tia Reid - April 29, 2023April 29, 2023

(Photo via Nicole Mullen/WCSN) Following ASU Softball’s fiery 15-3 start to the season, few could have imagined that come late April the Sun Devils would be fighting to stay above .500. But yet, that’s exactly the situation ASU found itself in after dropping Friday’s series opener to No. 10 Stanford. Despite needing