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