Desert Financial Arena Showdown: Texas Southern Tigers vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
As the Arizona State Sun Devils prepare to host the Texas Southern Tigers at Desert Financial Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The ASU team is coming off a mixed bag of performances, but their recent game against Nevada's Wolf Pack on March 16 showcased their offensive prowess with a staggering 98 points scored, marking one of their most impressive outings this season.
The Sun Devils' shooting was nothing short of spectacular in that game, hitting an astounding 64 percent from the field and matching that excellence from beyond the arc with a 52 percent three-point shooting performance. Their ability to distribute the ball was evident as they racked up 21 assists, leading to an exceptional assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.2. This level of efficiency could spell trouble for any opponent if replicated in upcoming games.
However, it's not just about offense when it comes to ASU; they've shown they can bring defensive intensity as well. In another past game on March 18 against TCU Horned Frogs – ranked number 22 at the time – ASU managed seven blocks and kept turnovers low despite ultimately falling short by two points in a nail-biter finish.
The Texas Southern Tigers will need to be wary of this multifaceted threat posed by ASU. While TXSO brings its own set of skills to Tempe, they'll have to contend with an ASU squad that has demonstrated both explosive scoring runs and gritty defensive stands.
ASU fans should feel optimistic about their team's chances if they can maintain this high level of play on both ends of the court. With players seemingly finding their rhythm at just the right time, there is every reason to believe that home-court advantage could play a significant role in propelling them towards victory.
Looking ahead at what’s coming for Arizona State Sun Devils fans: mark your calendars for November 11th when Desert Financial Arena becomes center stage for college basketball action starting at 1:30 PM local time (MST). The game will be broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network for those who prefer watching from home or anywhere else outside the arena’s electric atmosphere.