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ASU pitchers start day strong, win a thriller against Ohio State

by Jake Sloan - February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

(Photo via Sam Polgreen/WCSN) TEMPE — The Sun Devils headed into Friday’s doubleheader and the second day of the Sun Devil Classic looking to bounce back after a loss to Texas State 12-2 Thursday evening. In their first game, they faced Seton Hall, who had just four games under its belt

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

ASU shows off on both sides of the ball in sweep of UTEP

by Jake Sloan - February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

(Photo via Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — It was a tale of two games Wednesday for the Sun Devils, as they faced the UTEP Miners in a doubleheader. The first game was a heavyweight bout with haymakers thrown left and right. The second game was a much more methodical and defensive-minded game,

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

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

ASU shows no mercy in victory over Phoenix College

by Keenan Vaughan - October 13, 2023October 13, 2023

(Photo via Julia Coyne/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball found itself one step closer to closing out its fall ball slate with an undefeated record following a 16-0 shutout of Phoenix College on Thursday night. The Sun Devils immediately set the tone for their performance against the NJCAA powerhouse when graduate shortstop

Sun Devils tally 8 home runs in fall ball debut

by Martin Dreyfuss - September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

(Photo via Nicole Mullen/WCSN) TEMPE — Following an offseason marked by significant roster changes, Arizona State Softball returned to Farrington Stadium Wednesday night for its fall ball debut against Central Arizona. The Sun Devils Dominated Central Arizona in a 22-2 victory that saw a three-inning no-hitter, eight home runs, and the debut