Sun Devils Set to Clash with Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles Showdown

As the Arizona State Sun Devils prepare to face off against the USC Trojans at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Sun Devils have shown a mix of results in their past games, but there are positive signs that suggest they could pose a significant challenge for the Trojans.

In their last game against the Cougars, ASU emerged victorious with a score of 73-61. Their offense was efficient, shooting 49 percent from the field and an impressive 43 percent from beyond the arc. They also demonstrated solid defense with six steals and three blocks while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.1.

However, consistency has been an issue for ASU as seen in their overtime loss to Washington Huskies where they fell short by just two points (82-84). Despite a strong second-half comeback and outscoring their opponents by twenty-one points after halftime, foul trouble and a lower free throw percentage (68 percent) may have cost them the game.

The most concerning performance came against fifth-ranked Arizona Wildcats where ASU suffered a heavy defeat (60-105). The team struggled on both ends of the court with only 36 percent shooting from the field and allowing fifty-two points in paint.

Looking ahead to USC, it's crucial for ASU to focus on defensive rebounds and limiting turnovers which have been areas of concern. The venue might play into USC's hands as home-court advantage often influences game outcomes; however, ASU's resilience could turn this into an exciting contest.

Fans can catch all action live on March 7th at 9:00 PM local time at Galen Center or tune into Fox Sports 1 for broadcast coverage.