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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

Kenzie Brown shines in dominant 8-0 run-rule victory

by Ava Barhydt-Lomeli - February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE — As the sun set over Albert B. Farrington Stadium Saturday night, fans had become accustomed to close games through Arizona State’s first three games. Four innings of play between the Sun Devils and Northwestern resulted in a 1-0 lead, as the crowd began to settle

Unlikely hero puts stamp on ASU’s win over Texas State

by Ashton Sharinn - February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

(Photo: Jake Abele/WCSN) TEMPE — As the temperature grew colder under the bright lights at Alberta B. Farrington Stadium, Arizona State junior infielder Nehanda Lewis jogged off the field to a standing ovation and glove taps from her teammates after making a diving catch to her right to end the inning

Sun Devils suffer heartbreaking loss to Oklahoma

by Taylor Gautney - February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE – Going into the top of the sixth inning, nearly all glimpses of hope were lost for No. 3 Oklahoma. Arizona State senior pitcher Kenzie Brown was having another unforgettable performance, striking out batters up and down the order. Until one swing of the bat changed the game. Oklahoma

Season preview: ASU softball

by WCSN Softball - February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) After a historic 2025 season in which it made the NCAA tournament for the first time in three years, Arizona State softball turns the page to a brand-new season. With fresh faces, key returners, and expert coaching returning to Farrington Softball Stadium this weekend, Sun Devil fans have

Sun Devils Practices it’s Defensive Scenarios in a Scripted Game Against Phoenix College

by Abigail Ahearn - November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/ WCSN) TEMPE, Ariz. – After an unexpected 9-inning game, Arizona State charged to an outstanding victory against Phoenix College with one catch; every top of the inning already had players on base. That's right; last night's game against the Bears was completely scripted. While the score itself wasn’t,

ASU Softball trying out new strategies against Phoenix College

by Danielle Jennings - November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

(Photo: Zina Garcia/ WCSN) TEMPE, Ariz. - Arizona State softball had an unusual game in Tempe at Farrington Softball Stadium Wednesday night as it wasn’t your typical softball game. It was as if a game of chess was being played with the players being the pieces. “We did a lot of

Sun Devil softball shocks the Monsters during fall ball opener

by Ashanti Thompson - October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

(Photo: Joshua Eaton WCSN) TEMPE, AZ- Senior pitcher Makenzie Brown, a first-team All-American and Big 12 player of the year nominee, opened her fall season with seven strikeouts. The Sun Devils dominated the field for their opening Fall Ball clash on Tuesday evening, defeating Eastern Arizona College 18-3. “They put the jersey

Sun Devils look to make a splash along the West Coast

by Jack Brooks - May 16, 2025May 16, 2025

(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) Arizona State softball is entering its 34th NCAA tournament, chasing its third national title. However, in order to climb the mountain, the Sun Devils face a difficult task in the Los Angeles Regional. ASU (35-19, 14-10 Big 12 Conference) is the No. 2 seed in its regional, coming