Desert Financial Arena Showdown: Arizona State Sun Devils vs Alcorn State Braves
As the Arizona State Sun Devils gear up to face the Alcorn State Braves at Desert Financial Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Sun Devils have been on a tear recently, and their performance in past games suggests that they're not slowing down anytime soon.
In their last outing on November 23 against Grambling State Tigers, ASU dominated with an impressive 80 points to the Tigers' 49. Their shooting was particularly lethal; they hit 62 percent from inside the arc and nearly 32 percent from downtown. With a free throw percentage of about 74, it's clear that ASU has been working hard on their fundamentals.
The team's ability to distribute the ball was also on full display as they racked up an impressive 21 assists. This kind of team play will be crucial against Alcorn State. Moreover, ASU's defense was stifling, holding Grambling State to just under 27 percent shooting from the field and forcing them into a total of 18 turnovers.
Looking back at another recent game against Michigan Wolverines – ranked number twenty at the time – ASU showed no signs of intimidation as they put up an astonishing 87 points against one of college basketball’s storied programs. Their field goal percentage soared over sixty percent overall with nearly fifty-eight percent accuracy from three-point range.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for ASU in recent weeks; they had a closer call against VCU Rams where both teams scored in the low sixties. Despite this scare, ASU managed to pull through thanks to their relentless defense which forced sixteen turnovers and limited VCU’s scoring opportunities.
The upcoming game promises excitement as Alcorn State Braves come into town looking for an upset. While less is known about ALCN's current form due to lack of data provided here, any opponent should not be underestimated by either fans or players alike.
ASU has shown resilience and skill throughout these early-season matchups but must maintain focus if they wish to continue their winning ways. The key will be whether or not they can sustain their high level of play across both halves while keeping personal fouls in check - something that could give ALCN openings if not controlled.
Fans eager for more action-packed basketball should mark their calendars for November 27 when tip-off is scheduled at Desert Financial Arena at Tempe AZ at around five PM local time (Mountain Standard Time). The game will also be broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network for those who prefer watching from home or elsewhere.