Tag: Tanya Windle

Sun Devils come from behind to knock off California

by Rees Goodall -

(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

ASU rides fifth inning rally to shocking 15-7 win

by Jack Brooks -

(Photo credit: Elizabeth Agazaryan/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball gave the fans at Farrington Stadium something to celebrate with an incredible comeback win Friday night. The Sun Devils (2-0) faced off against the Miami (OH) RedHawks (0-2) in their second game of the Kajikawa Classic. The RedHawks lit up freshman right-handed pitcher

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

by Rees Goodall -

(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

by Jack Brooks -

(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

by Isaac Robertson -

(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

by Wyatt Baumeyer -

(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

Bruins sweep Devils in final Pac-12 series at Farrington

by Jake Sloan -

(Photo via Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE – The Devils entered the final week of regular season play with their spot in the Pac-12 Conference tournament solidified in last place. No. 6 UCLA’s situation was completely different, as they sat in first place ahead of Stanford and Washington. Even though the Devils were

Woes with Runners on Base Costs Sun Devils against Cal

by Keenan Vaughan -

(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