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WELL-ROUNDED: Sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd has blossomed into a triple threat. She is currently leading ASU in batting average, home runs and RBIs while stealing 14 bases and playing solid defense. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Boyd a triple threat in softball’s quest for a title

When Katelyn Boyd first set foot on the field at Farrington Stadium in the fall of 2008, she knew immediately that things had changed.

By Tyler Lockman | March 24, 2010

ARMED AND READY: ASU freshman Sam Parlich gets ready to throw a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 14-0 victory against Rutgers on Feb. 21. The Sun Devils won three games in the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif. over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball rebounds in Fullerton tournament

On the road for the first time this season, the ASU softball team went 3-2 at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif. over the weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | March 21, 2010

Orsillo named to All-Pac-10 team

ASU women’s basketball senior guard Danielle Orsillo was named to the All-Pac-10 team Wednesday as voted on by the conference’s coaches.

By Gina Mizell | March 10, 2010

READY TO LAUNCH: ASU senior infielder Katie Crabb waits for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ win against Rutgers last month. ASU beat St. Johns 16-0 and Creighton 11-8 Wednesday at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball continues to roll with two victories

With a busy weekend ahead, the No. 10 ASU softball team wrapped up midweek play with two wins Wednesday night, routing St. John’s 16-0 and edging Creighton 11-8.

By Tyler Lockman | March 10, 2010

Pair of wins kicks off busy week for softball

Midweek games, an added game and a rescheduled game have produced a whirlwind week for the ASU softball team.

By Tyler Lockman | March 9, 2010

SPECIAL DELIVERY: ASU freshman Sam Parlich throws a pitch during the Sun Devils' win over Rutgers last month. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Hot hitting powers softball to perfect weekend

After winning Thursday’s warm-up against UC Santa Barbara, the ASU softball team went on to sweep four games in the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational.

By Tyler Lockman | March 7, 2010

Softball wins tournament warm-up over UCSB

In a warm-up game for this weekend’s Wilson/DeMarini Invitational, the ASU softball team overpowered UC Santa Barbara 10-2 Thursday night on a game-ending home run.

By Tyler Lockman | March 4, 2010

FOLLOW THROUGH: Junior catcher Lacy Goodman takes a practice swing during a game at Farrington Stadium. ASU will be hosting the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational this weekend in Tempe. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Defense key as softball hosts weekend tournament

With a chance of rain in the forecast, the No. 9 ASU softball team could be facing another wet weekend as it plays six games in the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational.

By Tyler Lockman | March 3, 2010

WHACK IT OUTA HERE: Junior outfielder/first baseman Dani Rae Lougheed goes for a hit in last week's game against Rutgers. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball tops South Florida, other two weekend games canceled

Rain and sickness shook up the weekend for the ASU softball team, as unusual conditions saw the Sun Devils play just one game, an 8-7 win over South Florida on Friday.

By Tyler Lockman | February 28, 2010

ASU softball meets USF for three-game series

After playing its first 11 games in two weekends, the No. 7 ASU softball team gets a bit of a breather this weekend with a three-game series against South Florida.

By Tyler Lockman | February 25, 2010

Lockwood breaking out for ASU softball

Sophomore Annie Lockwood only appeared in 14 games last season, starting just three.

By Tyler Lockman | February 23, 2010

Softball wins four of five in Littlewood Classic

The ASU softball team did its best to hang on to its No. 5 ranking during the Littlewood Classic over the weekend, taking four out of five games in the tournament.

By Tyler Lockman | February 21, 2010

Softball hopes to continue hot offensive start

The ASU softball team hopes to continue its early season success and dominant offense as it hosts the Littlewood Classic at Farrington Stadium this weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | February 18, 2010

Softball players lay out steps to capture national title

At the front of the ASU softball players lounge inside Farrington Stadium stands an easel holding an oversized notepad.

By Tyler Lockman | January 26, 2010

Softball may be without cleanup hitter to start season

The ASU softball team may have to start the season without one of its top returners and cleanup hitter. Following an offseason team rules violation, junior third baseman

By Tyler Lockman | January 19, 2010

Burkhart, Cochran reunite with Team USA

Katie Burkhart and Katie Cochran go way back.

By Gina Mizell | July 25, 2009

Softball comes up short in bid for back-to-back national titles

For the ASU softball team, making an annual summer trip to Oklahoma City has become the routine under coach Clint Myers.

By Gina Mizell | May 31, 2009

Softball to resume rivalry

The game will begin tied at two in the bottom of the third inning. They have four innings to play, and the series will end with a home field advantage.

By Emiley Darling | April 28, 2009

Softball drops 2 to UCLA

Every game in the Pac-10 promises a new experience, and over the weekend, the No. 8 ASU softball team learned that some of those experiences can be frustrating.

| April 26, 2009

Freshmen lead route of Stanford

For the No. 5 ASU softball team, youth is not necessarily a bad thing.

By James King | April 19, 2009

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