Can Arizona State Sun Devils Overcome UCLA Bruins' Dominance at Pauley Pavilion?

The Arizona State Sun Devils faced a challenging encounter against the UCLA Bruins, resulting in a 90-77 defeat. This game marked another setback for the Sun Devils, bringing their record to 0-1. Meanwhile, the Bruins improved their standing with a 1-0 record.

First Half

The first half saw the Bruins establishing an early lead with a score of 45 points compared to the Sun Devils' 33. The Westwood Warriors capitalized on their shooting efficiency, achieving a field goal percentage of 47 percent. In contrast, Sparky struggled with only a 40 percent field goal success rate. Despite this disparity, Massamba Diop stood out for ASU by contributing significantly in rebounds and scoring.

Second Half

In the second half, both teams scored evenly with each adding another 44 points to their totals. However, it was not enough for ASU to close the gap established earlier by UCLA's strong performance from beyond the arc where they hit an impressive fourteen three-pointers at fifty-four percent accuracy. Maurice Odum made notable contributions for Sparky with his playmaking skills and assists but couldn't turn around his team's fortunes.

Key Moments

A pivotal moment came when UCLA extended its biggest lead to sixteen points during crucial stretches of play which proved insurmountable for ASU despite efforts from players like Anthony Johnson who led his team in scoring during critical phases of gameplay.

The Arizona State Sun Devils vs UCLA Bruins match summary highlights how game-changing plays Arizona State Sun Devils vs UCLA Bruins shaped this contest into one dominated by strategic execution from both sides but ultimately favored those wearing blue and gold jerseys through superior shooting prowess as reflected in our detailed post-game report Arizona State Sun Devils analysis here today!

Looking ahead: Fans can catch up next time when Sparky takes on Oregon State Beavers at Desert Financial Arena scheduled December twenty-first at three PM Eastern Standard Time broadcasted live via ESPN2 network! Share your thoughts about these exciting developments within collegiate sports community today!