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Arizona State nearly completes comeback attempt after offense and pitching awaken

by Ethan Ignatovsky - April 14, 2024April 14, 2024

(Photo via Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – From a bee invasion that caused a two-hour delay to nearly completing a 10-run comeback, Arizona State softball had a wild Saturday night. Arizona State (18-20, 2-12 Pac-12 Conference) had a rollercoaster game Saturday evening against Utah (24-17, 6-11 Pac-12). The Sun Devils looked like a

Utah bats spoil Sun Devils’ return to Farrington

by Jake Sloan - April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

(Photo via Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – The Sun Devils came back home this weekend after spending almost a month away from Tempe on the road and looked to fill Club Farrington up with energy. Unfortunately, the Utah bats thought differently and took game one of the series 9-3. A four-run fourth

Stanford Dominates ASU in run-rule shutout

by Jake Sloan - April 6, 2024April 6, 2024

(Photo via Marina Williams/WCSN) Following Friday's 4-0 loss to No. 2 Stanford, ASU softball looked to reverse course in the second game in Palo Alto. The Cardinal (29-6, 13-1 Pac 12) could do no wrong in the box, putting up nine hits and drawing 10 walks in a dominant 14-0 victory over

ASU splits doubleheader with San Diego, needed extras for the win

by Jake Sloan - March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

(Photo via Marina Williams/WCSN) ASU Softball took a quick trip to San Diego for a doubleheader against the Toreros on Wednesday afternoon. With the Toreros holding just nine wins coming into the pair of matchups, it seemed like the midweek slate would provide ASU with a break from its challenging Pac-12

Sun Devils start off ASU Invitational with two impressive victories

by Ethan Ignatovsky - March 2, 2024March 2, 2024

(Photo via Sam Polgreen/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State’s first game of the 2024 ASU Invitational was about the most dominant win seen at Farrington Stadium this season. A shutout pitching performance and supercharged offense made game one an easy win for the Sun Devils. The success carried over into the night's

Sun Devils keep their winning streak alive, extend to four in a row

by Casey McNulty - February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

(Photo via Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Sun Devil softball played another Saturday doubleheader under the sunset's soft hue and the sharp glare of Farrington Stadium's lights. The Sun Devils played vastly differently from just a few weeks ago, showing much more cohesiveness on the field and prowess in the batter's box.

ASU suffers lopsided 12-2 defeat against Texas State

by Keenan Vaughan - February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

(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 close out Littlewood Classic with another split

by Ethan Ignatovsky - February 18, 2024February 18, 2024

TEMPE — Memphis junior infielder E’mya Munford was put into one of the hardest situations in softball in the top of the fifth inning against ASU. Munford pinch-hit for freshman shortstop Aubrey Williams with two outs in the inning, down by eight runs, with the score sitting at 13-5, meaning

Sun Devils’ determination on display in Friday doubleheader

by Jake Sloan - February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

(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

ASU falls to Northwestern, makes strong comeback against St. Thomas

by Casey McNulty - February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

(Photo via Julia Coyne/WCSN) TEMPE — ASU softball’s journey to Oklahoma City began Friday, as the Sun Devils opened their season with a sizzling doubleheader. The Devils' quest for victory started with a game against No. 24 Northwestern, a team they battled in the Super Regionals almost two years ago. The