Sun Devils Edge Mustangs at Desert Financial Arena in Close Contest
In a closely contested matchup at Desert Financial Arena, the Arizona State Sun Devils emerged victorious with a final score of 76-74 over the Mustangs. The Sun Devils now hold an impressive record, while the Mustangs fall behind in their season tally.
The game was a display of resilience and tactical execution by both teams. The Arizona State Sun Devils showed remarkable efficiency from the free-throw line, making 32 out of 43 attempts which translated to a solid 74 percent success rate. Their defense was equally commendable, registering five blocks and ten steals throughout the game. On offense, they managed to convert six out of twenty three-point attempts, contributing to their narrow win.
The home team's fast break points were particularly notable; they scored 22 points in this manner compared to the seven by the Mustangs. This aggressive playstyle also led them to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 14 points off turnovers while limiting their own total turnovers to eight.
On the other side of the court, despite falling short on the scoreboard, SMU's performance was strong in several areas. They dominated inside with an impressive 42 points in paint and secured more rebounds than their opponents with a total count of 44 compared to Arizona State's 34 rebounds.
Arizona State's assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an efficient rate of approximately one point four (1.38), reflecting their ability to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities for each other effectively throughout both halves.
As for individual performances from Arizona State players that caught attention – there were significant contributions across various aspects including defensive rebounds where they collected twenty-eight as opposed to SMU’s thirty-one defensive rebounds.
Looking ahead for fans of The Sun Devils: The next challenge awaits as they are scheduled against San Diego Toreros at Jenny Craig Pavilion on December nine at eight thirty PM Pacific Time. CBS Sports Network will broadcast this encounter on channel two hundred twenty-one for those who wish to follow along live as it unfolds.