Can Arizona State Overcome Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena?

As the Arizona State Sun Devils prepare to face the Oregon Ducks, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a series of challenging games. The Sun Devils have shown resilience in their past performances, but they've also faced some tough losses that could impact their approach to the upcoming game.

In recent matchups, Arizona State has struggled with consistency. Against Colorado Buffaloes, they put up a fight but fell short with 68 points against Colorado's 81. Their shooting was less efficient than usual; they made only 34 percent of field goals and were outrebounded by Colorado's 37 total rebounds. However, their free throw performance was strong at 77 percent.

The game against Utah Utes further highlighted areas for improvement as the Sun Devils scored just 41 points to Utah's 58. Here again, shooting accuracy was an issue with a mere 27 percent field goal success rate and an even lower two-point percentage at just 26 percent.

Their last game saw them facing Santa Clara Broncos where they managed to score more consistently quarter by quarter but still ended up losing with a final score of 55-65. Despite this loss, there were positive signs in terms of defense as they racked up an impressive number of steals (15) and maintained a decent free throw percentage (73).

Looking ahead to the matchup at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, it is crucial for Arizona State to focus on improving their shooting accuracy and maintaining defensive pressure throughout all quarters. The venue is known for its energetic atmosphere which could play into Oregon's favor; however, it also presents an opportunity for the Sun Devils to showcase resilience away from home.

Fans can catch this exciting encounter on January 13th at Matthew Knight Arena or tune in from home as both teams vie for victory on court.