Can the Sun Devils Blaze Past the Beavers at Desert Financial Arena?
As the Arizona State Sun Devils prepare to host the Oregon State Beavers at Desert Financial Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around their recent performance trends. The upcoming clash, scheduled for February 15th, is set to be a pivotal moment for the Sun Devils who have shown both flashes of brilliance and areas in need of improvement in their past games.
Analyzing Arizona State's last three performances reveals a mixed bag. In their most recent game against Northwestern Wildcats, they struggled offensively with only 46 points scored and a field goal percentage of just 31 percent. Their three-point shooting was particularly concerning at a mere 17 percent success rate. However, they did manage to secure more steals than Northwestern and showed resilience by improving their scoring output in the second half.
In contrast, when facing TCU Horned Frogs away from home, turnovers proved costly for Arizona State as they committed an alarming total of 19 while only converting five out of twenty attempts from beyond the arc. Despite these setbacks, there were positives; notably six blocks and an improved free throw percentage of 67 percent.
The game against San Diego Toreros showcased Arizona State's potential with an impressive offensive output of 84 points and commendable field goal and three-point percentages (48 percent and 41 percent respectively). Their fast break execution was exceptional with 31 fast break points recorded.
The venue could play into Arizona State's hands as they return to familiar territory at Desert Financial Arena where crowd support can be influential. The team will need to capitalize on this advantage by tightening up defensively while maintaining offensive efficiency demonstrated in previous outings.
Fans should look forward to seeing whether Arizona State can harness their high-scoring capabilities while addressing weaknesses that have plagued them recently. It will be crucial for them to manage turnovers better and find consistency in shooting if they are to overcome Oregon State Beavers' challenge.
Catch all the action live on Pac-12 Network on February 15th at Desert Financial Arena or tune into your local broadcast networks for coverage starting at [insert local time here].