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Complete season: ASU senior outfielder Lesley Rogers looks to steal third during the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win over Texas A&M on May 27. Senior leadership was just one of the many factors that led to ASU’s dominance this year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball was NCAA-bound from the start

From the outset of the 2011 season, the ASU softball team knew it had the necessary pieces in place

By Greg Dillard | June 19, 2011

Open experience: Scott Pinckney makes an approach shot as an ASU player earlier in the season. The ASU graduate played in the US open, missing the cut despite two solid rounds of golf. (Photo courtesy of Joel Broida)

Pinckney misses cut at US Open

Even though he missed the cut, which ended up at 4-over-par, Scott Pinckney’s U.S. Open experience was memorable.

By John McKelvey III | June 19, 2011

ASU senior catcher Xorge Carrillo makes the tag at home on Texas freshman Jacob Felts during the Sun Devils' 5-1 loss to the Longhorns on Saturday. The Sun Devils dropped a tough third game to Texas on Sunday, getting knocked out of the playoffs at the Super Regional stage. (Photo by Emilia Harris)

Baseball falls to Texas amid controversy

In game three of the Austin Super Regional, ASU’s season came to an end at the hands of No. 7 Texas 4-2.

By Tyler Emerick | June 12, 2011

NBA needs to do something about playoffs

Two months of playoffs is nothing short of excessive and unnecessary.

By William Boor | June 12, 2011

Clarke wins shot put title

For the third straight year, the Sun Devils brought home the NCAA title in the shot put.

By Elijah Grasser | June 12, 2011

Six players make a playoff transition

Six Sun Devils are forced to take on a new role in postseason play. They transition from players to super fans.

By Greg Dillard | June 12, 2011

Devil Dish: June 13

As far as I’m concerned, the NHL is back, baby.

By Elijah Grasser | June 12, 2011

The Sun Devils celebrate their 2011 national championship on the field after the game. Photo by Corinne Calabro.

Sun Devil softball claims 2011 national championship

The ASU softball team defeated Florida 7-2 to earn the program's second national championship.

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

Super performance: ASU sophomore Joey DeMichele rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run during the Sun Devil’s 13-4 dismantling of Arkansas on Sunday. ASU is now headed to the Super Regionals. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Baseball advances to Super Regionals

ASU defeated No. 32 Charlotte Saturday 16-1, then came back Sunday to beat No. 19 Arkansas 13-4 and advance to the Super Regionals next weekend.

By Tyler Emerick | June 5, 2011

Inconsistency dooms golf at NCAAs

Despite high expectations, the No. 26 ASU men’s golf team finished 18th in its ninth consecutive national finals appearance

By John McKelvey III | June 5, 2011

‘Pay-for-play’ should never leave drawing board

While most students with part-time jobs receive eight to ten dollars an hour for their work, student-athletes receive an education and housing.

By William Boor | June 5, 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

Devil Dish: June 6

After last year’s world cup, there was a lot of hope for the future of the national team. On Saturday afternoon, the U.S. learned they still have a long, long road ahead.

By Elijah Grasser | June 5, 2011

Sun Devils crush Charlotte, 16-1

The Sun Devils pounced on Charlotte pitching to the tune of seven runs in the first four innings to cruise to a 16-1 victory.

By Tyler Emerick | June 4, 2011

Baseball inches closer to WCS with win over UNM

Joey DeMichele took a 1-2 curveball and crushed it onto Rural Road for a walk-off three run homer and a 4-2 ASU win.

By Tyler Emerick | June 4, 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

Devil Dish: May 31

Sports fandom today has evolved past regional ties

By Elijah Grasser | May 30, 2011

Track sending 13 to NCAA Championships

After an impressive showing at the NCAA West regionals in Oregon over the weekend, the ASU track and field team is sending 13 athletes to the NCAA championships.

By Elijah Grasser | May 30, 2011

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