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ASU Softball: Sun Devils dominate in series finale against Cardinal

by Jacob Franklin - May 8, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Behind big performances from junior shortstop Chelsea Gonzales and senior catcher Katee Aguiree, the Arizona State Sun Devils picked up a sweep against the Stanford Cardinal, winning the final game by a score of 10-4. The Sun Devils found themselves off to a quick start as the first four batters

ASU Softball: Kelsey Kessler has been everything and more for the Sun Devils

by Jacob Franklin - April 28, 2016

(Photo: Elaine Wilson/WCSN) Coming from the Big 12 to the Pac-12 presents a unique challenge, but for redshirt junior pitcher Kelsey Kessler it has been everything and more. Kessler grew up in Blue Springs, Mo. and was recruited to play softball at Kansas. Through her first two years with the Jayhawks, Kessler was

ASU Softball: Pac-12 play resumes as the Sun Devils head to the Bay Area

by Drew Andre - April 1, 2016April 1, 2016

(Photo: Elaine Wilson/WCSN) It’s all smiles after a series sweep, but its time to get back down to business for No. 21 Arizona State. ASU heads to the Bay Area to take on California (14-12-1) in its second Pac-12 series of the season. The Sun Devils played one of their best stretches

ASU Softball: Sun Devils avoid an upset with a walk off

by Jacob Franklin - March 25, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Looking for the series win, the No. 21 Arizona State Sun Devils took on the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday night and walked off in the seventh inning to win 4-3. Sophomore right handed pitcher Breanna Macha took the mound for ASU. In the second inning, sophomore right fielder Nichole

ASU Softball: The return of a Sun Devil legend

by Drew Andre - March 24, 2016March 24, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) What does one do after an illustrious college career? The possibilities are endless but really there are only two options: you can continue with your sport in some facet or move on altogether. For some this is an easier decision than others. It was an easy choice for

ASU Softball: Sun Devils avoid sweep with 3-2 win over Arizona

by Jacob Franklin - March 20, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) In the final game of the series, the No. 18 Sun Devils avoided the sweep by in-state rival, the No. 20 Arizona Wildcats, winning the game by a score of 3-2. The game was in front of a sold-out crowd for the third time this weekend. Through the third inning the

ASU Softball: Sun Devils split Day 1 of Diamond Devil Invitational

by Drew Andre - February 26, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) In what could be considered an off night for Arizona State it managed to pull off one win in the double-header to begin the Diamond Devil Invitational. Minnesota A highly anticipated matchup turned ugly for Arizona State as it dropped the first game of the Diamond Devil Invitational, 10-1. The Sun

ASU Softball: Sun Devils finish their weekend perfect in the Littlewood Classic

by Jacob Franklin - February 21, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) The No. 17 Arizona State Sun Devils wrapped up the Littlewood Classic against the Montana Grizzles, and capped off a perfect weekend. The game faced a drop dead time of 4 p.m., which it made it an official game. The Sun Devils struck in the first inning of the game

ASU Softball: Sun Devils ready to kick off 2016 season

by Jacob Franklin - February 6, 2016

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) Arizona State softball lost five seniors at the end of last season, three of which started all four years, as well as its head coach. But even through the roster turnover, the Sun Devils look poised for another strong season. The look for this year’s team is still up