Desert Financial Arena Showdown: SMU Mustangs vs Arizona State Sun Devils
As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs prepare to face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena, fans are eager to see if SMU can carry their recent momentum into this challenging away game. The Mustangs have been on a tear lately, and their performance in the last game against Texas A&M-Commerce Lions on December 3rd was nothing short of dominant. With a staggering 90 points scored and an impressive shooting accuracy of 69 percent from the field, SMU showcased their offensive prowess.
The Mustangs' ability to control the paint was evident as they racked up 48 points in that area alone. Their two-point shooting percentage was an astonishing 76 percent, which could spell trouble for ASU's defense if they don't come prepared with a strategy to contain SMU's inside game. Additionally, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.73, it's clear that team play and ball movement are strengths for SMU.
However, basketball is not just about offense; defense plays a crucial role too. In their previous encounter with Dayton Flyers on November 30th, despite falling short by two points in a close battle where they scored 63 points overall, the Mustangs demonstrated tenacity on defense with ten steals and five blocks. This defensive intensity will be vital when facing ASU.
ASU should not be underestimated though; playing at home provides them with an advantage that could prove pivotal in this matchup. The Sun Devils will look to capitalize on their home court atmosphere and fan support to challenge the visiting team.
Looking back at another past performance by SMU against Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks on November 26th gives us more insight into what we can expect from them defensively as well as offensively. They managed to secure a win scoring 70 points while maintaining solid defensive stats including six steals and two blocks.
With these recent performances in mind, it seems likely that SMU will enter Desert Financial Arena with confidence high and ready to execute both offensively and defensively against ASU.
Fans eagerly anticipating this matchup should mark their calendars for December 6th at 10:00 PM Eastern Time (7:00 PM local time). The game promises excitement and competitive basketball action between these two teams at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona. For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live on Fox Sports 1 channel number 219.