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ASU suffers lopsided 12-2 defeat against Texas State

by Keenan Vaughan -

(Photo via Ethan Kaplan/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball started its six-game stretch in the Sun Devil Classic off on the wrong foot Thursday night. The Sun Devils' first matchup brought them the Texas State Bobcats, a recent at-large bid in the NCAA tournament and an opponent the Sun Devils have

Sun Devils’ determination on display in Friday doubleheader

by Jake Sloan -

(Photo via Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — After Thursday's 10-6 win against the then-undefeated BYU Cougars, ASU softball was faced with a doubleheader Friday against No. 16 Virginia Tech and Illinois State on its second of three days at the Littlewood Classic.  Senior right-hander Deborah Jones made her season debut on the mound

Sun Devils’ offense shines against BYU

by Keenan Vaughan -

(Photo via Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — The Arizona State softball team headed into the opening matchup of the 2024 Littlewood Classic, hoping to make a statement. With a tough weekend slate approaching, there was no better time to set the tone than going up against the undefeated BYU Cougars. Fifth-year right-handed pitcher

Rejuvenated Sun Devils primed for Bartlett’s second year

by Keenan Vaughan -

(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 fuel season optimism with open house scrimmage

by Casey McNulty -

(Photo via Julia Coyne/WCSN) TEMPE — In an electrifying Maroon & Gold scrimmage at Farrington Stadium, ASU's softball team dazzled, with newcomers and veterans shining brightly.  Friday night’s showcase was a clear signal: the Sun Devils are gearing up to take the new season by storm, leaving fans thrilled for what's to