After ending the regular season and SEC Tournament on a three‑game skid, Texas A&M couldn’t have scripted a better reset to open the NCAA Regional at Davis Diamond. Aided by an elite day at the plate, coach Trisha Ford’s squad looks back on track after a dissapointing, and somewhat confusing end to the regular season.
The Aggies immediately erased any lingering doubt, overwhelming UConn in Friday’s opener with a program‑record 13‑run second inning on their way to a dominant 17–3 run‑rule victory, securing the first spot in Saturday’s winner’s bracket. While five home runs certainly excited the Aggie fan base, 17 runs off 14 hits was the real story.
In the nightcap, Trisha Ford’s former program, Arizona State, matched the Aggies’ energy. The Sun Devils rolled to an 8–0 run‑rule win, powered by a clinical pitching performance that allowed them to save their ace for Saturday’s showdown. On paper, this matchup could go either way.
With both teams cruising through their openers, Texas A&M and Arizona State will meet Saturday at 2 p.m. with a place in the regional final on the line and no shortage of storylines between Ford and an Arizona State program that she led to the College World Series in 2018.
Mid 2nd inning Texas A&M 2, ASU 2
Up to bat:
#10 Kenzie Brown starting pitcher for ASU
Top of the 2nd inning
End of 1st inning Texas A&M 2, ASU 0
Up to bat:
#2 Peter pitching for Texas A&M
Bottom of the 1st inning
Mid 1st inning Texas A&M 0, ASU 0
Up to bat:
#10 Kenzie Brown starting pitcher for ASU
Top of the 1st inning
Game Start
Up to bat:
#7 Peters starting pitcher for Texas A&M
Pregame
Below is all the information for the regional game:
What channel is Texas A&M vs. Arizona State on today?
The Texas A&M vs. Arizona State game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN+ in College Station Regional. Madison Shipman (analyst) and Eric Frede (play-by-play) will be on the call at Davis Diamond. Streaming options for the game include the ESPN App.
Texas A&M vs. Arizona State time today
The Texas A&M vs Arizona State game starts at 2 p.m. CT from Davis Diamond in Bryan-College Station.
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO FOLLOW THE GAME
Radio: Locally Sports Radio 1150/93.7 The Zone
Social: Follow the @AggiesSoftball on X for updates
Internet: 12thMan.com / 12th Man Mobile app
This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M vs. ASU: NCAA Regional live updates, score, highlights
Reporting by Jarrett Johnson, Aggies Wire / Aggies Wire
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