Softball

ASU softball faces stiff competition, reunion game for coach Craig Nicholson in Louisville Slugger Invitational

The tides are turning in the season when ASU softball takes on more challenging teams coming into the Louisville Slugger Invitational, including coach Craig Nicholson's old team, the Ball State Cardinals.

| February 25, 2014

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ASU softball's depth carries it to Sunday sweep over Drake, Idaho State

What makes ASU softball so dominant in any situation is not their leaders who carry the team, but each individual member adding something special to create one truly strong ball club.

| February 23, 2014

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ASU softball hits three home runs in one inning to defeat Idaho State for 15th win

A tight 2-0 ballgame had its momentum violently shifted after a third inning home run attack from the Sun Devils left the Idaho State Bengals in ruins.

| February 22, 2014

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ASU softball rookies get chance in field, veterans lead way to 12-1 victory

Coach Craig Nicholson mixed up the lineup against Seton Hall by letting some rookies take veteran fielding position, but the leaders of the team still found their room to shine.

| February 21, 2014

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ASU softball pitcher-catcher duo dominates in 8-0 win vs. Drake

Pitcher Dallas Escobedo and catcher Amber Freeman worked together flawlessly as ASU softball took down Drake.

| February 20, 2014

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Derek Jeter's retirement a historic moment for baseball

Derek Jeter announced this season will be his last last, and even if you hated his team, you have to appreciate the athlete that he was.

| February 20, 2014

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ASU softball practices situational drills to simulate live-game situations

The Sun Devils have had a routine for years of ending each day with situational drills to simulate game play, something that has become invaluable to ASU softball.

| February 18, 2014

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ASU softball record stays flawless despite showing holes

The Sun Devils may be leaving the Littlewood Classic with a perfect record, but play during the games on Saturday showed possible cracks.

| February 15, 2014

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Dallas Escobedo one out away from no-hitter as ASU softball defeats No. 11 Oklahoma

Dallas Escobedo started in the circle against the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners, throwing a no-hitter until the last out of the game and winning 7-0.

| February 14, 2014

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Popescue lights out on the mound; Cooper relieved after two

Sophomore Alexis Cooper started her second career game for ASU, but after a difficult second inning Mackenzie Popescue closed with five nearly perfect innings.

| February 14, 2014

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ASU softball to be challenged in Littlewood Classic by reigning NCAA champ Oklahoma

ASU softball will be facing its first true challenge of the season as the Sun Devils take on the 2013 NCAA Champions, the Oklahoma Sooners, to open up the Littlewood Classic on Saturday.

| February 12, 2014

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ASU softball bats never rest at Farrington Stadium for practice

After putting up intimidating numbers at the Kajikawa Classic, the Sun Devils are still hard at work in every drill from base running to pitching.

| February 11, 2014

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ASU softball shows its offensive strength in Kajikawa Classic

The season is officially underway and after sweeping the Kajikawa Classic over the weekend, the Sun Devils showed that their talent thrives under new head coach Craig Nicholson.

| February 10, 2014

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ASU softball rides offensive explosion to sweep of Kajikawa Classic

The Sun Devils scored 17 runs Sunday en route to a 5-0 record in the Kajikawa Classic.

| February 9, 2014

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ASU softball offensive outburst over NC State leads to third straight victory

The Sun Devils are 3-0 in the Kajikawa Classic and play Penn State Saturday.

| February 7, 2014

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ASU softball shuts out Creighton, New Mexico to dominate Opening Day

The Sun Devils dominated both offensively and defensively in their opening day doubleheader performances against Creighton and New Mexico.

| February 6, 2014

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For ASU softball's Cheyenne Coyle, coaches change but talent doesn't

Cheyenne Coyle is now on her third head softball coach in her collegiate career, but coaching changes cannot change raw talent.

| February 5, 2014

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ASU softball goes into Kajikawa Classic with battle for second base

With the season starting in only two days, countless possibilities open with the start of the first pitch.

| February 5, 2014

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ASU softball media day: Home run derby shows offensive prowess

With less than one week until opening day the Sun Devils' home run derby is not just fun for the athletes, but a demonstration of what's to come in the season.

| February 2, 2014

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ASU softball to be more offensive under new coach Craig Nicholson

Opening day is less than two weeks away, and the team is excited to begin the season and execute under new head coach Craig Nicholson.

| January 29, 2014

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