Clash at Footprint Center: Arizona State Sun Devils Face Northwestern Wildcats in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Arizona State Sun Devils prepare to host the Northwestern Wildcats at the Footprint Center, fans can anticipate an electrifying game of men's basketball. The Sun Devils have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, which could make for an unpredictable match-up against the visiting team.

In their last three games, the Sun Devils have demonstrated a strong offensive presence. They scored 84 points against San Diego but fell short as they allowed 89 points. Despite this loss, their fast-break execution was impressive with 31 fast-break points and a solid three-point shooting performance at 41 percent.

Against SMU Mustangs, they secured a narrow win with 76 points while showing resilience on defense by making five blocks and ten steals. Their free-throw accuracy was notable at 74 percent, which could be crucial in close game situations.

The game against San Francisco Dons saw them emerge victorious with 72 points. The team maintained consistency from beyond the arc with a three-point shooting percentage of 33 and displayed balanced scoring across halves.

However, turnovers and rebounding are areas where the Sun Devils will need to focus. They've averaged around twelve turnovers per game while also being outrebounded by opponents in two out of these three games.

Playing at home should give Arizona State an edge as they look to capitalize on their fast-paced offense and improve defensive efforts to contain Northwestern's attack. Fans can expect an intense battle as both teams vie for dominance on court.

The upcoming clash is scheduled for December 21st at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. Tip-off is set for December 20th at 6:30 PM local time (8:30 PM ET). Fans eager to catch all the action live can tune into ESPN2 or head over to Footprint Center to support their team in person.