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Sun Devils battle sickness, split doubleheader in Sun Devil Classic

by Taylor Gautney - February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

(Photo: Jake Abele/WCSN) TEMPE — As Arizona State senior pitcher Kenzie Brown trotted to the circle to pitch against Michigan Friday evening, fans at Farrington Stadium waited to watch another stellar performance from the former All-American as the backbone of her team’s pitching rotation. However, Brown struggled with her pitches, as well

Sun Devils host Omaha in pivotal conference series

by Jack Brooks - February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

(Photo: Scott Mussomano) Entering its second-to-last series of the regular season, Arizona State’s postseason aspirations are in extreme jeopardy. With only eight of the nine teams in the NCHC earning a bid to the conference tournament, leaving one team on the outside looking in, the eighth-place Sun Devils have teetered over

Dominant Offensive Performance Leads ASU to Rout of UConn

by Jacob Fredericks - February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) PHOENIX – As Arizona State entered its first midweek game of the new season, it was hoping to give fans an offensive show of fireworks. In their first series against Omaha, ASU relied more heavily on its pitching to get a sweep. Head coach Willie Bloomquist expressed frustration with

Sun Devils win first-ranked game in 1,088 days, keeping NCAA tournament dreams alive

by Caleb Harris - February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/ WCSN) TEMPE – Moe Odum said that he came to ASU for an opportunity to beat ranked teams and see his fans storm the court, but three-quarters of the way through his Sun Devil tenure and neither had happened. Tuesday night, against one of the most formidable teams

After Heavy Defensive Turnover, ASU Looks to Rebuild Its Identity

by Tyler Weiss - February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – In both college football and the NFL, teams often see regressions in defensive production year over year. Many underlying factors, whether it’s installing a new scheme or dealing with roster turnover, can disrupt defensive communication and keep players from operating on the

Sun Devils’ Bullpen Near-Perfect Performance Leads Way for Comeback in Opening Weekend Finale

by Caleb Harris - February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

PHOENIX – Sean Fitzpatrick stepped onto the mound for the second time in two days. Unlike the day before, he did not have a six-run cushion. Omaha was tied with Arizona State 4-4 in the eighth inning, with the top of its batting order due up. Surrendering a run would

ASU Completes Comeback to Clinch Opening Weekend Sweep

by Jacob Fredericks - February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

PHOENIX – With the game tied at four apiece, the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the eighth, sophomore shortstop Beckett Zavorek stepped up to the plate with a chance to deliver a special moment in the early season for Arizona State. The Phoenix Municipal Stadium crowd

Sun Devils continue 12-game winning streak with routs in the Sun Devil Classic

by Danielle Jennings - February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – Four games and four wins. Arizona State water polo made a splash as it closed out the Sun Devil Classic undefeated, taking down Long Island and Azusa Pacific to wrap up non-conference play. ASU has had its best season start in history going 18-1

ASU’s Pitching Staff Bends, But Doesn’t Break in Game 2 Victory Over Omaha

by Keenan Vaughan - February 15, 2026February 17, 2026

PHOENIX — When glancing at the box score and the stat sheet following Saturday's contest, nothing seems too out of the ordinary. The 3,188 seated at Phoenix Municipal Stadium witnessed a second consecutive victory by a healthy margin to clinch the opening series of the 2026 season. However, those in attendance

Monstrous sixth inning leads the way in Valentine’s Day win

by Ava Barhydt-Lomeli - February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE — Heading into Saturday, Arizona State fans had become accustomed to close games, spending most of their evenings on the edge of their seats. Four of ASU’s seven wins up to that point were one-run victories, keeping spectators from taking their eyes off the game for