Meika Lauppe Archives - Cronkite Sports

Sun Devils struggling to find consistent success in Big 12 play

by Taylor Gautney - April 11, 2026April 11, 2026

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE - Arizona State softball is a storied program. At Farrington Stadium in Tempe, the four national championships in its history shine in left center field along the wall, serving as a core base for what the team should be competing for. When current head coach Megan Bartlett was

Sun Devils struggle in the circle as UCF evens up series

by Julian Khoury - April 11, 2026April 11, 2026

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE – Approximately 45 minutes away from No. 22 UCF’s campus in Orlando, Florida, NASA’s headquarters are used to seeing objects launched into the sky. The Knights have kept the same mentality, ranking fifth in the Big 12 with 54 home runs heading into their weekend against Arizona

Sun Devils drop Big 12 opener in extras to Utah

by Ava Barhydt-Lomeli - March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) TEMPE — Last season, No. 21 Arizona State’s weekend matchup against Utah marked its first-ever weekend sweep as a member of the Big 12. With a historical 50-24 record against the Utes, ASU opened Big 12 play against them Friday night with an opportunity to start off conference

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

Bats lead the way in doubleheader sweep at ASU Invitational

by Julian Khoury - February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

(Photo: Connor Gleason/WCSN) No. 23 Arizona State headed into its Friday doubleheader with an offense that had caught fire as of late, scoring eight or more runs in eight of its last nine games. After trailing 5-0 against Eastern Illinois heading into the bottom of the third in their first game

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

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.

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

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

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