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ASU softball players listed on 'Watch List'

The NCAA has release its players to watch for Player of the Year. This list features two ASU players.

By Fahim Rasul | February 9, 2011

Balance key to softball’s success

Arizona State looks to return to Oklahoma City with a balanced defense and explosive offense

By Fahim Rasul | February 9, 2011

A bit outside: ASU sophomore Sam Parlich watches the ball pass outside the plate during a game against Oregon last season. The Sun Devils open their 2011 season on Thursday with a game against Western Michigan. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball kicks off season against WMU

In the sixth annual Kajikawa Classic, the Sun Devils will host some of the nation’s top talent in the season opening tournament.

By Greg Dillard | February 9, 2011

READY FOR THE SEASON: Junior Infielder Christina Zambrana readies herself just before the picth is thrown in a practice game last season. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Pac-10 remains softball’s elite conference

Starting in 2006 with Arizona’s victory over Northwestern in the Women’s College World Series, five consecutive NCAA National Championships have been won by a Pac-10 team.

By Greg Dillard | February 8, 2011

Softball holds first Maroon and Gold scrimmage

The Sun Devils will take the field at Farrington Stadium tomorrow night in the team’s first Maroon and Gold scrimmage.

By Greg Dillard | February 3, 2011

Dangerous Squad: Then-sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd makes a throw to first during a game last season. This year the All-American junior leads a deep and skilled Sun Devil squad. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball has depth, talent across the field

Whether it’s in the infield, outfielder or behind the plate at catcher, the ASU softball team possesses a roster loaded with talent heading into the 2011 season.

By Greg Dillard | February 1, 2011

Arm Strength: ASU junior pitcher Hillary Bach works from the mound during a game last season. Bach has 56 career wins and is the most experienced pitcher on the Sun Devils’ roster this year. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Trio of pitchers to lead softball

Under the direction of new ASU pitching coach Chuck D’Arcy, junior Hillary Bach is joined by freshmen Dallas Escobedo and Mackenzie Popescue to form a formidable rotation this season.

By Greg Dillard | January 26, 2011

Soccer ROUGH DAY: Senior midfielder Alexandra Elston looks for an open teammate with Central Florida senior Lauren Halbert in pursuit. The Knights topped the Sun Devils 5-0 Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Soccer wins one, loses first of season

The ASU women’s soccer team managed to pull out a win on Friday, but suffered its first loss of the season against Central Florida on Sunday.

By Elijah Grasser | September 19, 2010

Colorado accepts invitation to join Pac-10 conference

Colorado President Bruce D. Benson said the Pac-10 is a perfect match for the university, both academically and athletically, and looks forward to a productive relationship.

By Nick Kosmider | June 10, 2010

Season sets for Softball, but optimism remains

For the Sun Devils, who finished their season with a record of 44-17, plenty of reason for optimism remains.

By Nick Kosmider | June 6, 2010

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SUPPORT FROM THE HIGHER-UPS: ASU athletic director Lisa Love high-fives ASU softball head coach Clint Meyers after the 9-0 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats that May 24th at Farrington Stadium that sent ASU to the Softball World Series in Oklahoma City.

5 years later, Love still heart of ASU athletics

It’s been five years since she was hired to serve as the Vice President of University of Athletics at ASU in a tenure that has already featured a mix of highs and lows.

By Gina Mizell | May 3, 2010

2009-2010 All-State Press Team

The State Press sports staff picks the best athletes of the 2009-2010 Sun Devils from all sports.

By State Press Staff | May 3, 2010

ROAD WARRIORS: Freshman second baseman Sam Parlich eyes a pitch during the Sun Devil's 3-0 victory over Oregon earlier this month. ASU won two of three at No. 14 Stanford this past weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball takes series win at Stanford

A stellar outing from sophomore pitcher Hillary Bach gave ASU the win 3-0 in the series opener, but lackluster pitching and a lifeless offense in game two led to an 8-0 loss.

By Tyler Lockman | May 2, 2010

REACHING OUT: Sophomore right fielder Annie Lockwood tries to catch a foul ball during ASU's 3-0 win over Oregon on Sunday. The Sun Devils head up to Stanford for a three-game set this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU softball meets struggling Stanford on road

Some seasons, softball is a game of luck. Sometimes teams see very little injuries and other times a whole slew of injuries occur.

By Tyler Lockman | April 29, 2010

TOUGH COOKIE: Sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd has stayed in the ASU lineup despite suffering two broken fingers on April 9. She leads the team with a .435 batting average, 15 home runs and 45 RBI. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Boyd’s broken fingers progressing slowly

An X-ray on Monday revealed that two broken fingers in sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd's left hand have not healed much since she suffered the injury on April 9.

By Tyler Lockman | April 27, 2010

TO SWING OR NOT TO SWING: Sophomore right fielder Annie Lockwood eyes a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 win over Oregon on Sunday at Farrington Stadium. ASU won two of three games over the weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball takes two games from Oregon in top-20 matchup

Looking to bounce back from a sweep last week, the ASU softball team took two out of three games at home from Oregon over the weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | April 26, 2010

TWO OF THE BEST: ASU freshman baseman Sam Parlich looks on after a play at second base during ASU's 12-6 loss to U A are ranked in the top 10 nationally. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Washington, UA on top of Pac-10 Power Rankings

After three weeks of play, here’s how one of the nation’s most competitive conference stacks up.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

FIGHTING THROUGH: Sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd (broken fingers) is among the numerous SU softball players who have played through injuries during the 2010 season. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Playing through the pain just part of job for ASU softball

The Sun Devils have faced a slew of injuries this season as they work toward their fifth consecutive Women’s College World Series appearance, and it all started during the fall season.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

Softball's Rogers welcomes pressure of leading role

Rogers sat down with The State Press to discuss softball, her reputation as a comedian and Glee.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

DUCK HUNTERS: The ASU softball team celebrates a home run by sophomore outfielder Anniw Lockwood during the Sun Devils' loss to Kentucky earlier this season. ASU will face Oregon in a three-game series beginning Friday night at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball not taking young Oregon team lightly

After a humbling sweep at the hands of No. 17 California last weekend, the ASU softball team is not underestimating the Ducks as they roll into Tempe for three games this weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

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