Sun Devils effectively utilize small ball to go 2-0 on Friday

(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — Junior outfielder Tanya Windle smacking a single into the left-center gap to lift Arizona State softball over Seattle in game one of the Friday doubleheader was the perfect example of ASU’s ability to manufacture runs throughout the entire day. Seattle (9-8) threw the first punch in

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

Sun Devils come from behind to knock off California

(Photo credit: Grace Johnson/WCSN) TEMPE — Pinch-hitting for sophomore infielder Nehanda Lewis, freshman catcher Lillian Holtje came to the plate with the Arizona State softball team tied at four a piece with the California Golden Bears. Holtje, in only her fourth career plate appearance, swung on a pitch from California freshman

Sun Devils start 2025 season on a high note with 7-1 win

(Photo credit Grace Johnson/WCSN) TEMPE — For her first collegiate plate appearance, freshman infielder Grace Molitor came to the plate with the Arizona State softball team leading 1-0 in the bottom of the second inning. Molitor had two runners on and laid down a bunt, moving both runners into scoring position.  Stepping

A new era of ASU Softball calls for a new identity

(Photo credit Austin Hurst/WCSN) Arizona State Softball is entering what can best be described as a transitional period for the program. The Sun Devils did not see much success in their final year in the Pac-12 Conference, finishing in last place with a 20-31 overall record and going 3-21 in conference play.

Sun Devils Come up short in comeback bid at GCU

(Photo credit: Sierra Watson/WCSN) PHOENIX — ASU Softball’s' trip to West Phoenix proved to be a hurtful one as the Sun Devils dropped their first game of the fall season against the Grand Canyon Lopes. ASU fell to the Lopes 5-3 in their only road game of the fall season. Despite some

ASU Softball returns to Farrington for fall ball opener

(Photo credit: Sierra Watson/WCSN) TEMPE — The energy in the Valley was immaculate Wednesday night, as ASU Softball kicked its fall season off with a bang, defeating the Embry-Riddle Eagles by a score of 9-0.  From the beginning, ASU took control with a leadoff triple by junior outfielder Tanya Windle and a

Woes with Runners on Base Costs Sun Devils against Cal

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State fell short of clinching a much-needed series victory against California on Sunday due to continued struggles with offensive inconsistency despite having plenty of chances to get more runs on the board. On the surface, the Sun Devils' failure to launch in the batters box can