Sun Devils Edged Out by Toreros at Jenny Craig Pavilion in High-Scoring Affair

In a closely contested battle at the Jenny Craig Pavilion, the Arizona State Sun Devils faced off against the San Diego Toreros. The game ended with a scoreline of 89-84, marking an intense matchup that saw both teams fight vigorously for dominance on the court. The Sun Devils now stand with their record affected by this result, while the Toreros improved theirs.

The Arizona State Sun Devils showcased a robust offensive performance with 84 points scored during the game. Their efforts were particularly notable in fast break situations where they accumulated 31 points. The team's shooting accuracy from beyond the arc was impressive as they converted 41 percent of their three-point attempts into 12 successful shots.

Defensively, the Sun Devils managed to block five shots and were active on defense with an impressive tally of 13 steals throughout the contest. They also demonstrated good ball distribution, amassing a total of 19 assists which reflects their cooperative playstyle.

Despite these efforts, it was not enough to secure victory as their opponents managed to outscore them in both halves. The San Diego Toreros put up an equally strong offensive showing and edged out in rebounding with a total of 46 rebounds compared to Arizona State's 33.

The home team capitalized on scoring within paint where they tallied up to 42 points and maintained a steady free throw percentage at around 73 percent which contributed significantly to their final score advantage over the visitors.

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate seeing how Arizona State will regroup after this setback when they take on TCU Horned Frogs at Dickies Arena located in Fort Worth, Texas. This upcoming encounter is scheduled for December 16th at approximately 9:00 PM Central Time (CT). Devotees eager to follow along can tune into ESPNU channel number two hundred eight for national coverage of what promises to be another exciting college basketball showdown.