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An ASU softball outfielder gathers her feet to throw the ball from the outfield to cutoff an infielder during practice on Feb. 8. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Softball pitchers Escobedo, Popescue complement each other

Despite losing senior pitcher Hillary Bach to graduation, the ASU softball team has enough depth on the mound to maintain its high level of play.

(Left to right) Softball pitchers Makenzie Popescue, Alexis Cooper, Dallas Escobedo and Jenna Makis. (Photos Courtesy of ASU Athletics)

Title IX molds ASU women’s athletic success

It has been 40 years since Title IX has been passed, a federal law stating women should be given the same opportunities as men at any school that is receiving federal funds.

Q&A: Bill Rasmussen on founding ESPN

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen told the story of his entrepreneurial success and how his network has shaped the sports landscape to students and faculty at the Memorial Union on Thursday.

ASU celebrates 40 years of Title IX

Four accomplished women shared their experiences in front of a full room to celebrate Title IX, federal legislation that they said changed their lives.

Pitchfork Sports: Being (an) official, Part 2

On a larger scale of referees from last week, the work of replacement refs was broken down — by the fans, too — and analyzed. This week, the  focus is on a smaller scale, ASU intramurals. George Howe, a three-year ref for all ASU intramural sports, said he knows the pressures of officiating can cause a ref to break down.

ASU Softball Coach Clint Myers goes over some game notes on April 10 against McNeese. The team fell short in this year's College World Series. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Future is bright for ASU softball

As the No. 3 ASU softball team heads into the offseason there is much to be excited about for next season.

Softball falls short in national championship hunt

The absolute exhaustion etched in the faces of the players signified how much it took out of both ASU and Oklahoma to end the possibility of a repeat national champion in a 5-3 ballgame.

Softball tops LSU, moves on to face Oklahoma

The No. 3 ASU softball team’s offensive production skyrocketed against the pitcher with the best ERA in the nation and all it took was the lineup to completely ignore half of the plate in Saturday’s 6-0 win over LSU.

Q&A: Hillary Bach on return to Oklahoma

Before the team’s elimination game against LSU, ASU senior pitcher Hillary Bach spoke with The State Press about the WCWS and how it feels to be back in her home state.

Women's College World Series Power Rankings

The Women's College World Series is still in its early stages, but a pecking order has been developed and The State Press has come up with power rankings to this point.

Offense unable to gain momentum as softball falls to Alabama

ASU Softball coach Clint Myers didn’t have much to say after the team’s 2-1 loss to No. 2 Alabama.

Q&A with softball's Haley Steele

Prior to the ASU softball team’s clash against Alabama on Friday, ASU freshman third baseman Haley Steele talked to The State Press about the Women’s College World Series.

Softball defeats Oregon in first round of WCWS

It may not have been breathtaking or awe-inspiring, but the No. 3 ASU softball team succeeded in the first round of the Women’s College World Series.

Softball advances to Women’s College World Series

While facing elimination, the ASU softball team beat the University of Louisiana at Lafayette twice on Friday night to advance to their 10th Women’s College World Series.

D’Arcy leads Sun Devil pitching staff

Sun Devil pitchers have terrorized opponents all year long, but it is the arm of a former Hall of Fame pitcher that wreaks havoc on the Sun Devil’s lineup during practice.

Softball closer to Pac-12 lead after sweep of Stanford

Another terrific defensive performance means another conference sweep for the No. 5 ASU softball team.

Softball prepares for unpredictable Stanford team

The No. 4 ASU softball team had the week off from conference games but not from competitive softball.