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ASU senior Elizabeth Caporuscio slides into home, scoring against Western Michigan, Thursday Feb. 5, 2015 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Broncos 6-0. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

ASU softball opens up season with wins vs. Creighton, WMU

ASU started its season off with two wins in the Kajikawa Classic

By Ryan Clarke | February 5, 2015

Freshman pitcher Alexis Cooper steps forward with her foot as she pitches during the Kajikawa Classic. The softball team looks to extended their undefeated record this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU softball tournament preview: The Kajikawa Classic

The second largest collegiate softball tournament in the country will provide seven opportunities for Sun Devil softball to hone its skills this weekend in Tempe.

| February 4, 2015

Then- Junior outfielder Elizabeth Caporuscio jumps for a ball that flies over the fence, giving the Michigan Wolverines a home run during game one of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 3-4. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball position preview: outfielders

Steady improvement and experience on the big stage will be evident from the Sun Devil softball outfield in 2015.

By Ryan Clarke | February 3, 2015

Junior third baseman Haley Steele happily runs to home plate after hitting a home run during game two of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 4-5. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball position preview: infielders

Veteran leadership and position changes will make for an exciting year for the Sun Devil softball infield.

By Ryan Clarke | February 2, 2015

The Sun Devils gather to celebrate a home run from junior Haley Steele during game two of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 4-5. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball position preview: pitching

With the loss of pitchers Dallas Escobedo and Mackenzie Popescue, ASU softball has to find a way to fill their shoes in pursuit of a third national championship.

By Ryan Clarke | February 1, 2015

Non-participants in the "Dinger Derby" wait for fly balls in the outfield at Farrington Stadium in Tempe on Jan. 25, 2015. (Ryan Clarke/ The State Press)

Sun Devil softball's HR derby ignites 2015 season fueled by belief

ASU softball may have lost key members of its pitching staff, but that doesn't deter the Sun Devils from believing in each other and aiming high in 2015.

By Ryan Clarke | January 26, 2015

ASU softball comes in at No. 16 in NFCA preseason poll

ASU enters the preseason ranked, but it's its lowest ranking in the NFCA preseason poll since 2006 when the Sun Devils were unranked.

By Ryan Clarke | January 20, 2015

With fall ball underway, pitching still a question mark for ASU softball

ASU softball has to replace its top two pitchers from last season.

By Justin Janssen | October 15, 2014

Softball coach Clint Myers at a game against UCLA March 5. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU softball to face former coach Clint Myers

Clint Myers was arguably the most successful college softball coach during his ASU tenure.

By Justin Janssen | October 8, 2014

Boo Gillette to be pitching coach, Robert Wagner hitting coach for ASU softball

ASU listed two coaching changes on its website this morning.

By Justin Janssen | September 24, 2014

ASU should remember athletic success

Rarely do ASU's football and basketball teams experience success in the same season. The 2013-14 year was one of those times.

By Justin Janssen | June 11, 2014

Athletic Director Ray Anderson introduces new ASU baseball head coach Tracy Smith at a press conference on June 26. (Photo by Sean Logan)

ASU athletics to benefit from culture shock in the long run

UCLA's dynasty era wasn't built in a day. Bringing ASU sports to the next level won't be easy, but Ray Anderson is the man to do it.

| June 11, 2014

Boos & Bravos: May 22

Boo to the Phoenix VA Hospital and San Diego wildfires, but bravo to Godzilla and new fall TV lineups.

By Editorial Board | May 23, 2014

Senior outfielder Bailey Wigness runs for a ball hit by the Michigan Wolverines during game one of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 3-4. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball's 2014 season in review

A look back at the season for ASU softball, its memorable games, its eventual postseason elimination and the players that got it there.

| May 21, 2014

Junior first baseman Bethany Kemp tags a Michigan Wolverine, the second out of the play for the Devils during game two of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 4-5. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

PHOTOS: ASU softball eliminated from postseason after Tempe Regional loss to Michigan

Several home runs weren't enough to continue the Sun Devil's postseason.

| May 19, 2014

ASU softball eliminated from postseason

ASU softball lost two straight games in an upset to Michigan that sends the Wolverines to the Super Regionals and ends the Sun Devils' season.

| May 18, 2014

ASU softball advances to Regional finals with freshman's home run

Freshman designated hitter Chelsea Gonzales hit her second home run in two days, giving the Sun Devils the lead they would need for a 4-1 victory over Michigan.

| May 17, 2014

ASU softball starts postseason with walk-off home run victory

ASU softball began the postseason with a run-rule victory thanks to a fifth inning rally with a walk-off home run victory.

| May 16, 2014

Senior righthanded pitcher Mackenzie Popescue winds up to release the ball. ASU beat Utah 4-3 on Friday, April 11, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU softball to host NCAA Regional

ASU Softball is the ninth seeded team in the NCAA Championship Tournament and will be hosting the Regionals at home to begin the postseason.

| May 11, 2014

ASU softball falls in UCLA series on senior night

The last regular season home game is senior night, and while ASU softball would have loved the home win to take the series, UCLA came out on top 9-2.

| May 10, 2014

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