by Tony Thai, Sun Devil Media Relations Boyd Vander Kooi had a solid start in his first appearance of the season, pitching 7.2 innings, giving up only one earned run and striking out six batters. The game was scoreless throughout the first five innings, and then in the sixth inning, Villanova put up two runs with the bases loaded to jump ahead.
PHOENIX – In a close game against the Villanova Wildcats, the No. 3 Arizona State Sun Devils were unable to make a comeback, falling 2-1 in the first game of their scheduled doubleheader on Saturday at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.