Sun Devils Face Tough Challenge at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center Against Ranked Longhorns in Women's Basketball
The Arizona State Sun Devils, with a record of 0-1, faced off against the Texas Longhorns, who now stand at 1-0, in a competitive women's basketball game. The final score read 42-84 in favor of the Longhorns.
In a challenging matchup for the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center, they struggled to find their rhythm against the Texas Longhorns. The Sun Devils scored 8 points in the first quarter and improved to 15 points by halftime but could only add another 19 points across the second half. Their shooting was below par with an overall field goal percentage of just 35 percent and they were unable to convert any three-point attempts.
The Sun Devils' defense had difficulty containing their opponents as well. They managed only one block and two steals throughout the game compared to five blocks and seven steals by the Longhorns. Additionally, personal fouls were an issue for Arizona State as they racked up a total of 26 fouls which contributed to their loss.
Offensively, there were some positive takeaways for Arizona State despite their struggles on defense. They scored a notable 28 points in paint and secured six offensive rebounds which led to second-chance opportunities albeit resulting in just one point. However, turnovers proved costly for them as they gave away possession on 27 occasions leading directly to eight points for Texas.
On contrast, Texas displayed strong performance across both ends of the court with an assist-turnover ratio of two indicating efficient ball handling and playmaking abilities that led them to score twenty-four points off turnovers alone. Their dominance was also evident on rebounds where they outperformed Arizona State with forty-seven total rebounds including nineteen offensive boards contributing significantly towards eighteen second-chance points.
Looking ahead after this tough game, fans can catch The Arizona State Sun Devils next when they face off against South Florida Bulls at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center on November twenty-fourth at five forty-five PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game promises another opportunity for fans to support their team as they continue through their season schedule.