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Newcomers pave the way to end ASU Invitational undefeated

by Ashton Sharinn - March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE — No. 23 Arizona State coach Megan Bartlett patiently waited for success. To get it took time, risks and finding a formula to use. Bartlett built up her own system, beginning with a strong coaching staff, relying on young freshman classes and looking for diamonds in the

Rising Temperatures and Blistering Bats as ASU scorches past Saturday’s double-header

by Julian Khoury - March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

(Photo: Ayden Vasquez/ WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona is warming up, and the Sun Devils' bats have been on a heater since the start of the 2026 season. This year, they have already put up 175 runs, which ranks third in the Big 12, and a little extra sunshine only added

ASU turns gifts into runs in win over UC Riverside

by Anthony Saccuman - February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

TEMPE — After falling to New Mexico State on Sunday, its second loss in three days, No. 23 Arizona State had to live with the sour taste in its mouth ahead of the ASU Invitational for several days. Frustrated with their recent play, the Sun Devils displayed immense patience at the

ASU’s late momentum fades in loss to New Mexico State

by Ava Barhydt-Lomeli - February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

(Photo: Mia Gonzalez/WCSN) TEMPE — Heading into the sixth inning down by three runs, No. 21 Arizona State found itself in a familiar situation. After already having multiple comeback wins early in the season, ASU had two innings to put together one last effort against New Mexico State. As Sun Devils

ASU’s flu-stricken pitching staff bounces back in Saturday sweep

by Ashton Sharinn - February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE — Just 24 hours removed from one-run thrillers on Friday night, keeping fans on the edge of their seats, No. 21 Arizona State found itself back at Farrington Stadium for another two games, although this time, the limelight shifted from clutch hitting to clutch pitching. Battling the flu

Sun Devils battle sickness, split doubleheader in Sun Devil Classic

by Taylor Gautney - February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

(Photo: Jake Abele/WCSN) TEMPE — As Arizona State senior pitcher Kenzie Brown trotted to the circle to pitch against Michigan Friday evening, fans at Farrington Stadium waited to watch another stellar performance from the former All-American as the backbone of her team’s pitching rotation. However, Brown struggled with her pitches, as well

Monstrous sixth inning leads the way in Valentine’s Day win

by Ava Barhydt-Lomeli - February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE — Heading into Saturday, Arizona State fans had become accustomed to close games, spending most of their evenings on the edge of their seats. Four of ASU’s seven wins up to that point were one-run victories, keeping spectators from taking their eyes off the game for

Roberts’ go-ahead single the difference in ASU’s comeback win

by Ashton Sharinn - February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — On a cold night under the stadium lights at Alberta B. Farrington Stadium, Arizona State had felt the impacts of the clouds above as its pitching looked gloomy to open the game, allowing Nevada to jump out to an early 4-0 lead after the first inning.

Sun Devils battle back behind power bats in comeback win

by Taylor Gautney - February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

(Photo: Connor Gleason) TEMPE — After an 11-5 win over Portland State on Thursday afternoon, No. 22 Arizona State was caught in a rollercoaster five innings of play against Indiana. First-year Sun Devil and junior catcher Emily Schepp stepped into the batter’s box with an eagerness to hit after watching two

ASU completes improbable comeback in walk-off win

by Julian Khoury - February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

(Photo: Sydney Dull/WCSN) TEMPE - With the sun out on Sunday afternoon, Arizona State’s offense was melting away from its eight-run performance just the night before. But with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh in a tie game, junior infielder Katie Chester was in the same scenario every