(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
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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.
Sun Devils test each other in first Maroon & Gold Scrimmage
(Photo credit: Maya Diaz/WCSN) It was a tough competition from the start at ASU softball’s Maroon versus Gold scrimmage on Wednesday night at Farrington Stadium. After the first inning with the score tied at 0, both teams got more offensively aggressive throughout the rest of the game. In the bottom of the second
Sun Devils heating up after Phoenix College shutout
(Photo credit: Vanessa Cantu/WCSN) Coming off an 8-3 victory over UTEP in game one of a doubleheader against UTEP, ASU Softball looked to continue its winning ways against Phoenix College. The Sun Devils routed Phoenix College 14-0 in a run-rule victory. Led by an electric offense and lockdown pitching, ASU faced little
Rejuvenated Sun Devils primed for Bartlett’s second year
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
Sun Devil veterans spark rally, lead ASU to 16-1 victory
(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
(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