Desert Financial Arena Hosts Arizona State Sun Devils vs Utah Utes in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Arizona State Sun Devils prepare to face off against the Utah Utes at Desert Financial Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of women's basketball. The Sun Devils, coming off a nail-biting victory over Fresno State Bulldogs on December 20th with a score of 80-76, are looking to maintain their winning momentum.
In that recent triumph, ASU showcased their ability to execute under pressure, particularly in the fourth quarter where they outscored the Bulldogs by four points. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot an impressive 49 percent from the field and a solid 73 percent from the free-throw line. Dominating inside, they racked up an astounding 50 points in the paint and capitalized on turnovers with 18 points off them.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for ASU. Just two days prior to their victory over Fresno State, they suffered a heavy defeat at home against Arizona Wildcats with a scoreline of 52-91. This loss highlighted some areas of concern; notably their field goal percentage dropped significantly to just over 30 percent and three-point shooting was only at about 21 percent. Despite this setback, ASU demonstrated resilience by bouncing back quickly against Fresno State.
The upcoming match-up will test ASU's defensive capabilities as well since Utah Utes are known for their aggressive playstyle. The Sun Devils will need to leverage their tenacity in steals – having secured ten against Fresno State – and minimize personal fouls which were kept under control at nine during that game.
ASU fans have reasons for optimism given that when playing on home turf earlier this month against Grand Canyon Antelopes despite losing narrowly by seven points (59-66), they showed great fighting spirit especially in the final quarter where they scored more than double compared to third quarter output.
Looking ahead towards January 6th clash at Desert Financial Arena set for tip-off at 7:00 PM MST (9:00 PM EST), it is crucial that ASU maintains high energy levels throughout all quarters and sharpens its shooting accuracy from beyond the arc which proved pivotal in past performances.
Sun Devil supporters can catch all live action without any broadcast networks coverage but should not miss out on what could be one of season’s most intense games as both teams vie fiercely for victory within these iconic walls located right here in Tempe!