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Sun Devils Secure Victory at Desert Financial Arena Against San Francisco Dons

The Arizona State Sun Devils emerged victorious with a 72-61 win over the San Francisco Dons at Desert Financial Arena. The Sun Devils' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Dons fall to 0-1.


Nov 17, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils forward Alonzo Gaffney (32) dribbles during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

In a game that showcased the offensive capabilities of both teams, the Arizona State Sun Devils managed to outscore their opponents in each half, maintaining a consistent performance throughout the game. The home team's scoring was evenly distributed across both halves with 36 points each, contributing to their overall tally of 72 points. On defense, they were able to limit the Dons to just 28 points in the first half and slightly more in the second with 33 points.


The Sun Devils demonstrated strong shooting efficiency from within the arc, making 22 out of their total of 43 two-point attempts which translates into a solid fifty-one percent conversion rate. Their three-point efforts were also noteworthy as they hit five out of fifteen attempts, giving them a thirty-three percent success rate from beyond the arc.


On top of their shooting prowess, Arizona State excelled in fast-break situations by adding twenty-two fast break points to their scoreline. They also capitalized on turnovers by scoring eleven points off turnovers made by San Francisco. The team's rebounding effort was commendable as well; they collected forty rebounds including thirty defensive and six offensive boards.


Arizona State's players showed discipline and teamwork with twelve assists leading to baskets while keeping turnovers down to thirteen for this encounter. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at zero point ninety-two which reflects positively on their ball-handling and passing decisions during play.


Turning attention towards individual performances for Arizona State: key players stepped up when it mattered most but specific statistics are not available within this report due to restrictions on repeating figures or events.


As for San Francisco Dons' efforts on court: despite falling short in terms of final scoreline, they put up a resilient fight against Arizona State. They managed eighteen successful two-point field goals from thirty-three attempts resulting in fifty-four percent efficiency inside and scored ten free throws from fourteen taken which is seventy-one percent accuracy from the line. However, they struggled significantly from three-point range where only five out of thirty shots found its mark – sixteen percent accuracy that likely impacted their ability to keep pace with Arizona State’s scoring runs.


Looking ahead for fans eager for more action involving Arizona State Sun Devils: The next game is scheduled against SMU Mustangs at Desert Financial Arena on December seventh at eight PM Mountain Time Zone (MT). This upcoming matchup can be viewed nationally via Fox Sports one channel two hundred nineteen ensuring fans won't miss any live action as it unfolds.

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