Can Arizona State Sun Devils Overcome Oregon State Beavers' Dominance in the Paint?

The Arizona State Sun Devils faced off against the Oregon State Beavers in a tightly contested matchup at Desert Financial Arena. The game concluded with the Beavers edging out the Sun Devils 78-75. This result leaves Arizona State with a record of 0-1, while Oregon State starts their season at 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw both teams exchanging leads, with five ties and five lead changes setting an intense pace. The Sun Devils managed to secure a slight advantage by halftime, leading 40-38. Maurice Odum was instrumental for Sparky's squad, contributing significantly with his playmaking abilities and scoring prowess.

Second Half

In the second half, however, it was the Beavs who turned up their intensity on both ends of the court. They outscored ASU by five points in this period to seal their victory. A pivotal moment came when OSU capitalized on turnovers from Sparky's team to score crucial points off fast breaks.

Despite a strong performance from Massamba Diop who tallied 16 points and added defensive pressure with two blocks, it wasn't enough to counteract Oregon State's dominance inside the paint where they scored efficiently throughout.

Post-game Analysis

Analyzing this Arizona State Sun Devils vs Oregon State Beavers final score reveals key areas for improvement for ASU moving forward—particularly in maintaining defensive consistency and minimizing turnovers under pressure situations.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Sparky back in action against Colorado Buffaloes on January 3rd at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe. The game is scheduled for broadcast on ESPN2 at 5:00 PM EDT.

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