(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
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Lopes shut out Sun Devils for second time this season
(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 Devils fall to Lopes in first game away from Farrington
(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) PHOENIX — Arizona State Softball couldn’t find any offense and squandered another great start from sophomore right-handed pitcher Meika Lauppe, falling to the Antelopes on Tuesday night.Despite getting seven hits, the Sun Devils (7-4) did not bring home a run in their first away game of the
Sun Devils finish fall slate with statement win over GCU
Sun Devils Come up short in comeback bid at GCU
ASU falls short on the road against GCU
(Photo via Zina Garcia/WCSN) PHOENIX – The Sun Devils dropped their seventh straight game following a 5-4 loss in a tight contest in Phoenix against Grand Canyon. Momentum appeared to be swinging in Arizona State's (18-22, 2-13 Pac-12) direction almost immediately as graduate outfielder Kelsey Hall crushed the second pitch she saw
Sun Devil Softball picks up midweek win thanks to dynamic sophomore
(Photo via Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – When glancing at Arizona State’s lineup card in Tuesday night’s contest against Grand Canyon, one factor immediately stands out: veteran presence. The starting pitcher as well as six of the nine batters were either seniors or graduate students. However, sitting in the heart of the
ASU dominates in midweek game for 8-2 win over GCU
(Photo via Sam Polgreen/WCSN) TEMPE – In an abnormal occurrence, ASU softball started its week on Tuesday rather than Friday with a midweek matchup against Grand Canyon. Despite the midweek game, Farrington Stadium was packed to the brim with ASU and GCU fans alike. The energy was vital for the Devils
Sun Devils undefeated fall season comes to an end at GCU
(Photo via Julia Coyne/WCSN) PHOENIX — Arizona State softball traveled across the valley Wednesday night to battle their cross town rival GCU for the second time this fall. Coming off four straight wins including a 5-4 victory against the Lopes two weeks ago, ASU came into its last fall ball game with
Sun Devils survive GCU to stay undefeated in fall season
(Photo via Julia Coyne/WCSN) TEMPE — Having already played a junior college team and a Division II squad, Arizona State softball prepared to face its first Division I opponent of the fall season Wednesday night. Despite the increased challenge, the Sun Devils defeated Grand Canyon University 5-4 in a nail-biting walk-off victory