Sun Devils Dominate at Desert Financial Arena Against Alcorn State Braves
In a display of offensive efficiency, the Arizona State Sun Devils outscored the Alcorn State Braves 76-54. The Sun Devils' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Braves fall to 0-1.
The game, held at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, saw a crowd of 5,263 fans witness a contest where the lead changed eight times and was tied twice. The home team's performance was particularly notable in the second half where they scored 44 points compared to their first-half tally of 32 points. Meanwhile, the Braves managed to put up only 31 points in the latter half after scoring 23 in the initial one.
Arizona State showcased remarkable shooting accuracy with a two-point field goal percentage of an impressive 67 percent and an overall field goal percentage of about 46 percent. Their prowess from beyond the arc was less dominant but still effective as they made six three-pointers on a shooting percentage of about 24 percent.
Defensively, Arizona State also excelled with nine blocks and limited their personal fouls to just fourteen throughout the game. Their rebounding efforts were strong as well; they grabbed a total of forty-one rebounds—thirty-one defensive and five offensive—complementing their fast-paced offense that contributed fifteen fast break points.
On top of that, Arizona State's playmaking abilities were on full display with twenty assists leading to scores including thirty-six points scored from within the paint area which underscored their control over both ends of the court.
The visiting Braves struggled with their shooting all night long; they hit only nineteen out of seventy attempts from field goal range which translates into approximately twenty-seven percent shooting accuracy. From beyond three-point range, they fared slightly better making five shots out of twenty-three attempts for around twenty-two percent accuracy.
Alcorn State did show some resilience on defense by gathering forty-four total rebounds—twenty-two defensive and fourteen offensive—and recording seven steals alongside one block. However, this effort wasn't enough to counteract their twenty-five personal fouls or overcome Arizona State's robust offense.
As for individual performances from Arizona State players that stood out: there were significant contributions across several statistical categories but due respect must be given to Alcorn States' players who fought valiantly despite being overmatched on this occasion.
Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team's progress: The next challenge for Arizona State Sun Devils will be against Colorado Buffaloes at CU Events Center located in Boulder CO on December second at eight-thirty PM Eastern Time (six-thirty PM Mountain Time). This upcoming game can be watched nationally on Fox Sports one channel two hundred nineteen ensuring fans won't miss any action as it unfolds live.