Can Arizona State Sun Devils Outshine Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena?
As the Arizona State Sun Devils gear up to face the Washington Huskies, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The game, scheduled for January 11th at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, will test ASU's mettle as they play as guests against a formidable opponent.
The Sun Devils have been on an impressive run lately. Their recent victory over the Buffaloes on January 7th showcased their ability to maintain composure under pressure. Despite trailing in personal fouls and total rebounds, ASU managed to clinch a narrow win with 76 points against Colorado's 73. This was largely due to their superior assists turnover ratio of 1.86 and their ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 27 points off them.
ASU's performance against Utah Utes just two days earlier was even more dominant. They notched an impressive victory with a score of 82-70, demonstrating their prowess both inside the paint and beyond the arc with a three-point percentage of 43 percent – significantly higher than Utah's mere 32 percent.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for ASU; they faced challenges during their game against California Golden Bears on New Year’s Day. Despite winning that game too by a slim margin (71-69), it exposed some weaknesses in their gameplay – particularly in assists where they had only three compared to California’s twelve which indicates that there is room for improvement when it comes to ball distribution.
Looking ahead at the upcoming match-up with Washington Huskies, ASU must leverage its strengths while addressing these areas of concern if they wish to emerge victorious once again. The Huskies will undoubtedly be prepared for ASU’s fast breaks and offensive rebounds which have been key components of Sun Devil victories.
For fans eager to support their team from afar or those planning on making the trip up north, mark your calendars: tip-off is set for January 11th at 9:00 PM local time (MT). The action can be caught live nationally on Fox Sports 1 channel number 219 - an opportunity no fan should miss as this clash between Pac-12 adversaries unfolds.