(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — Returning to the batter’s box for the first time since suffering a season-ending knee injury in March 2024 while playing Oregon State, junior outfielder Yannixa Acuña needed to deliver a hit to the Arizona State softball team. Acuña hit a fly ball that looked like
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Kenzie Brown and Meika Lauppe stand out in Sunday victory
(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — In the sixth inning, senior right-handed pitcher Kenzie Brown got ahead in the count early and then struck out New Mexico State junior outfielder Devin Elam. Brown followed it up by striking out redshirt junior Kristiana Watson and freshman catcher Skye Johnson to end the
Long-ball pushes Sun Devils to 5-1 win
(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball showed its strength in a long-ball win Sunday. Arizona State (10-5) earned the 5-1 win over the New Mexico State Aggies (9-8) to end the three-day Sun Devil Classic. The Sun Devils finished with a 3-1 record on their home turf, with their
The Sun Devil circle comes up big once again for the defense
Sun Devils revive offense to beat Portland State
(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — As Arizona State softball graduate outfielder Kelsey Hall jogged home following her two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning against Portland State on Saturday, it was clear the momentum had shifted. The Sun Devils (9-5) came out sloppy Saturday as they battled the
Changes to infield alignment power Sun Devils to late afternoon win
Sun Devils bounce back after deflating loss to No. 3 Florida
(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — After a frustrating performance to open Friday’s doubleheader, graduate outfielder Kelsey Hall’s home run ignited Arizona State softball’s offense. Coming in the third inning, Hall’s homer into center field also scored freshman infielder Tiare Ho-Ching. The Sun Devils (8-5) never trailed the rest of the game
Sun Devils fall to Lopes in first game away from Farrington
(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) PHOENIX — Arizona State Softball couldn’t find any offense and squandered another great start from sophomore right-handed pitcher Meika Lauppe, falling to the Antelopes on Tuesday night.Despite getting seven hits, the Sun Devils (7-4) did not bring home a run in their first away game of the
Sun Devils secure Sunday win thanks to the long ball
(Photo credit: Elizabeth Agazaryan/WCSN) TEMPE — As Arizona State freshman outfielder Ashleigh Mejia rounded the bases after a three-run home run, the energy at Alberta B. Farrington Field was completely flipped on its head. With Arizona State squaring off against Utah Valley in the finale of the Littlewood Classic, the Sun Devils
ASU pitchers stepped up when needed in Saturday doubleheader
(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball's circle came up big when needed in Saturday's doubleheader, however, their performance was not matched by the defense. ASU (6-3) defeated the Washington Huskies (4-5) 4-1 and suffered a tough 5-1 extra innings loss to the Belmont Bruins (5-4). In the fifth inning against