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High-powered ASU offense in WCWS

The Sun Devils have had no shortage of offense in recent WCWS action.

By Greg Dillard | June 7, 2011

Gators falsely criticize umpire after 14-4 loss

In Florida's post game press conference, several players criticized the home plate umpire.

By Greg Dillard | June 7, 2011

ASA Hall of Fame Stadium. Photo courtesy of ASU media relations

Lockwood, Urfer relish chance to play at HOF Stadium

ASU junior right fielder Annie Lockwood and senior first baseman Mandy Urfer love playing on softball's biggest stage.

By Greg Dillard | June 7, 2011

Softball one win away from WCWS title

ASU scored one run or more in each of the game’s first five innings, including a six-run shellacking in the second frame.

By Greg Dillard | June 7, 2011

Donnenwirth's defense second to none

ASU senior Krista Donnenwirth is one of the best defensive third basemen in the nation.

By Greg Dillard | June 6, 2011

Championship-bound: ASU senior Mandy Urfer waits for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 8-0 win over Long Beach State on May 21. Urfer had a two-RBI home run in the ASU victory over Baylor on Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball reaches the national championship final

The Sun Devils now advance to the championship series where they will take on either Alabama or Florida.

By Greg Dillard | June 5, 2011

Groove is in the Heart: Junior Annie Lockwood celebrates with the rest of the Sun Devils after a home run against San Diego State on May 22. The team’s tendency to dance after home runs has become a common fixture throughout season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Escobedo, Urfer dancing through season

Cheering, clapping, and celebrating in the dugouts are all regular activities throughout each and every college softball game.

By Greg Dillard | June 5, 2011

Softball gets its revenge against Florida

One year after that excruciating Super Regional, ASU got its revenge by stunning the Gators (53-11) in a 6-5-comeback victory.

By Greg Dillard | June 4, 2011

ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. Photo courtesy of ASU media relations.

An electric atmosphere at the WCWS

The stadium, fans, and top tier talent make the Women's College World Series experience a unique one.

By Greg Dillard | June 3, 2011

Pac-10 remains softball's elite conference

Although the SEC receives plenty of hype, the Pac-10 still holds the title of collegiate softball's strongest and most successful conference.

By Greg Dillard | June 3, 2011

Hello from the Women's College World Series!

ASU softball is at the Women's College World Series for the ninth time in program history.

By Greg Dillard | June 3, 2011

On a roll: ASU freshman Dallas Escobedo delivers a pitch against Texas A&M during the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win on Saturday. The Sun Devils went undefeated in both regional and super regional play to reach the College World Series. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball is World Series bound

It was a dramatic Super Regional series from start to finish, and in the end the ASU softball team prevailed.

By Greg Dillard | May 30, 2011

Sun Devils cruise through regional play

After limiting the Aztecs (34-21) to just one run, ASU outscored its regionals opponents 24-1.

By Greg Dillard | May 23, 2011

Echoes of the 2008 national title season

Here’s a look at how the 2008 and 2011 Sun Devil softball squads are distinctly similar.

By Greg Dillard | May 20, 2011

Softball opens regionals against North Dakota State

The opportunity to play at home is invaluable for ASU. The Sun Devils are 32-3 at Farrington Stadium in 2011

By Greg Dillard | May 20, 2011

Softball clinches Pac-10 title against Stanford

With a Cal loss and the Sun Devils’ win, ASU claimed the Pac-10 title outright for just the second time in program history.

By Greg Dillard | May 13, 2011

Softball's Lockwood earns Pac-10 honors

It was the first player of the week award of Lockwood’s career.

By Greg Dillard | May 12, 2011

FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: ASU freshman pitcher Sam Parlich threw a complete game in the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win at UCLA on Saturday. ASU swept the Bruins in a three-game series in Westwood for the first time in program history over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball sweeps OSU

ASU managed to win all three games against Oregon State

By Fahim Rasul | May 4, 2011

Pac-10 Award Sweep: ASU freshman pitcher Dallas Escobedo pushes off the rubber during the Sun Devils’ game against Western Michigan on Feb. 10 in Tempe. Escobedo and teammate Kaylyn Castillo both won Pac-10 awards for their play in the Sun Devils’ sweep over UA. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Castillo, Escobedo take home Pac-10 awards

The Pac-10 conference honored senior catcher Kaylyn Castillo and freshman pitcher Dallas Escobedo for their outstanding performances

By Greg Dillard | May 2, 2011

Double Sweep: ASU sophomore Sam Parlich waits for the play to begin against UCLA on April 16 in Tempe. The Sun Devils earned another Pac-10 series sweep after beating the Beavers three straight times in Tempe over the weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball earns second straight sweep

The No. 1 Sun Devils were determined to avoid a letdown after last weekend’s stellar series sweep against UA.

By Greg Dillard | May 1, 2011

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