Desert Financial Arena Set to Host Arizona State Sun Devils and USC Trojans in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Arizona State Sun Devils prepare to face off against the USC Trojans at Desert Financial Arena, fans are eager to see if the home team can turn their recent performance trends around. The Sun Devils have had a challenging stretch in their last few games, showing some areas of concern but also flashes of potential.

In their most recent game against Northwestern Wildcats, the Sun Devils struggled offensively, scoring 46 points compared to the Wildcats' 65. Their field goal percentage was just 31 percent and they made only three out of eighteen three-point attempts. Despite this, they showed defensive tenacity with six steals and managed eight fast break points.

The game prior saw a similar offensive struggle for ASU when they faced TCU Horned Frogs. They scored 59 points while allowing 79, with a field goal percentage of approximately 39 percent and making five out of twenty from beyond the arc. Turnovers were an issue as well; they committed nineteen which led to eleven points for TCU.

However, there is a silver lining from these performances that could hint at an upcoming improvement for ASU. In an earlier match against San Diego Toreros, ASU put up an impressive offensive display with 84 points on a solid field goal percentage of approximately 48 percent including twelve successful three-pointers out of twenty-nine attempts.

The venue could play a significant role in this upcoming game as Desert Financial Arena provides a familiar setting where fans' support can be pivotal in boosting team morale and performance.

Looking ahead to the clash with USC Trojans on January 20th at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona State will need to focus on reducing turnovers and improving shooting efficiency if they want to secure victory on their home court. Fans can catch all the action live on FOX at 7:00 PM local time.