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Kenzie Brown leads the way in Sun Devils 6-1 win over Kansas

by Rees Goodall - April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — By the time the fifth inning reached around, senior right-handed pitcher Kenzie Brown had been dealing against the Kansas Jayhawks’ hitters all night. Brown faced off against junior infielder Hailey Cripe with two out in the fifth. Brown fell behind 3-1 but battled back to

Kenzie Brown Dazzles in Sun Devils’ Big 12 Opener

by Will Anderson - March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) PHOENIX — At the beginning of the bottom of the sixth inning, the game was still tied 0–0. Then, freshman infielder Tiare Ho-Ching changed the game with one swing, bringing every Sun Devil fan to their feet. After taking the first pitch of the at-bat for a

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

ASU pitchers stepped up when needed in Saturday doubleheader

by Jack Brooks - February 15, 2025February 15, 2025

(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

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.

Sun Devils split final day of ASU Invitational

by Jake Sloan - March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

(Photo via Sam Polgreen/WCSN) TEMPE — The Sun Devils entered Saturday looking for a sweep of the weekend after two wins Friday night, but they fell short of that goal. The first game started with a surplus of offense, as the later half became a defensive battle. The second game was

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 survive GCU to stay undefeated in fall season

by George Lund - October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

(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

Sun Devil veterans spark rally, lead ASU to 16-1 victory

by Ethan Ignatovsky - September 30, 2023September 30, 2023

(Photo via Nicole Mullen/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball continued its winning ways Friday night in a dominant 16-1 victory over the Embry-Riddle Eagles. The impressive win gives the Sun Devils a 2-0 start to their fall ball slate, adding on to their previous victory over Central Arizona 22-2 on Wednesday

Sun Devils tally 8 home runs in fall ball debut

by Martin Dreyfuss - September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

(Photo via Nicole Mullen/WCSN) TEMPE — Following an offseason marked by significant roster changes, Arizona State Softball returned to Farrington Stadium Wednesday night for its fall ball debut against Central Arizona. The Sun Devils Dominated Central Arizona in a 22-2 victory that saw a three-inning no-hitter, eight home runs, and the debut