Softball

Outfielder Yannixa Acuña to miss remainder of season with undisclosed injury

Sophomore outfielder Yannixa Acuña saw substantial growth on the field in 2024. Now, with an undisclosed injury, she's set to miss the remainder of the season. 

By Alfred Smith III | March 19, 2024

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ASU softball goes 4-2 at the Sun Devil Classic behind an electric crowd

The home crowd at the Sun Devil Classic fueled ASU softball's two extra-inning wins in back-to-back nights at Farrington Stadium.

By Hayden Corrado | February 26, 2024

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Into the numbers: Breaking down sabermetrics in ASU softball

Sabermetrics and other advanced statistics have become a more significant part of the game of softball. Here's a guide to how they affect ASU softball.

By Hayden Corrado | February 20, 2024

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2024 Littlewood Classic brings sweet victory and heartbreaking defeat for ASU Softball

The Sun Devils finished the Littlewood Classic with a 3-2 record after tough games against Virginia Tech and Cal State Fullerton.

By Hayden Corrado | February 19, 2024

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Sun Devil softball gets off to an even start at Kajikawa Classic

After their first four games of the 2024 season, ASU softball showed encouraging signs of their season to come but also have issues to resolve before the Pac-12 season starts.

By Hayden Corrado | February 12, 2024

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ASU softball hopes this year's squad has the spark to fuel a bounce-back year

The softball team has had many changes since last season. The players and coaches feel like these changes will help the team succeed during their last year in the Pac-12.

By Hayden Corrado | February 6, 2024

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New women on the block: ASU softball adds much needed experience to 2024 roster

This past off-season the Sun Devils added six new transfer athletes to add a spark to this year's lineup in hopes of having a good last year in the Pac-12.

By Hayden Corrado | February 5, 2024

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Grad student Audrey LeClair comes home after transferring from Michigan

Phoenix native and University of Michigan transfer Audrey LeClair looks to help bolster the Sun Devil lineup during her final season in the NCAA. 

By Hayden Corrado | February 1, 2024

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ASU and Arizona are both in the market for an AD. How do the jobs compare?

Rivals ASU and the University of Arizona are searching for their new AD, and both positions have different challenges.

By Jack Barron and Shane Brennan | January 24, 2024

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ASU coaches reflect on Ray Anderson, want his replacement to focus on NIL

Former ASU athletic director Ray Anderson's resignation forced Sun Devil coaches to reflect on his tenure and ask for a replacement who will prioritize NIL.

By Jack Barron | January 22, 2024

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Make or break: The holiday breaks are a game-changing time for ASU’s sports teams

Some ASU student-athletes do not have many opportunities to spend time with family during school breaks, so they must find family within their teams.

By Zach Bradshaw | December 6, 2023

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Kylee Magee gets creative with NIL opportunities

Kylee Magee is not only one of the top pitchers on the ASU softball team, but she is also a skilled fashion designer, using an NIL partnership to help make prom dresses and also educate kids in professional attire.

By Hayden Corrado | November 16, 2023

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Sun Devil athletes spread sunshine through NIL partnerships with Lapan Sunshine Foundation

The Lapan Foundation has partnered with ASU softball and football athletes for the past few years through an NIL partnership that benefits the athletes and the kids of South Tucson.

By Hayden Corrado | November 6, 2023

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ASU softball team prioritizes mental health through new coaching addition

ASU's mental performance coach, Justin Foster, has positively impacted the team in several ways this season.

By Alfred Smith III | April 27, 2023

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ASU softball infielder Jordyn VanHook breaks out in senior season

Senior infielder Jordyn VanHook has hit 15 home runs — just six away from the ASU single-season record — placing her in the top 10 nationally and top five in the Pac-12. 

By Alfred Smith III | April 17, 2023

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State Press Play: ASU's New Tiktok Policy, Explained

Join host Naomi DuBovis and the State Press podcast desk as they break down the ASU community's top stories in the second season of "State Press Play." New episodes every Wednesday. 

By Sonya Sheptunov , Naomi Dubovis and Audrey Sadlier | April 5, 2023

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ASU softball hopes to get season back on track after first series win

ASU beat Washington 5-2 at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe on Sunday, earning its first Pac-12 series win of the season. 

By Alfred Smith III | April 3, 2023

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Graduate outfielder Yannira Acuña looks to elevate ASU softball as a leader

Yannira Acuña looks to be a leader for the softball program while also enjoying her final season as a Sun Devil. 

By Alfred Smith III | February 22, 2023

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Returning outfielders and new pitchers shine as ASU dominates in Littlewood Classic

Sun Devil softball won four straight games, outscoring its opponents 35-15 after losing the Littlewood Classic opener Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at home. 

By Alfred Smith III | February 19, 2023

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ASU softball looks to build on last season's success under new head coach

ASU softball stresses team chemistry as a key to success in head coach Megan Bartlett's first season with the program. 

By Alfred Smith III | February 8, 2023

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