Arizona State's comeback from a three-run deficit, and subsequent two-run lead, wasn't enough in a season-ending 9-8 loss to Brigham Young Friday night in an elimination game on Day 2 of the NCAA softball Tempe Regional.
What started out with a win on Thursday night ended in disappointment after two losses on Friday, knocking the hosts out of the postseason with BYU moving on to Sunday's game or games against Virginia Tech.
The Cougars will have to beat the Hokies twice to advance out of the regional; Virginia Tech moves on with one win.
ASU was in a must-win situation against BYU after an 8-2 loss to Virginia Tech on Friday afternoon.