Can Arizona State Sun Devils Bounce Back After Maples Pavilion Setback?

The Arizona State Sun Devils faced a challenging contest at Maples Pavilion, ending with a 67-81 defeat against the Stanford Cardinal. The Sun Devils' season record now stands at 0-1, while the Cardinal improved to 1-0.

In an intense conference game witnessed by 4,271 spectators, the Arizona State Sun Devils were unable to secure victory on the road against the third-ranked Stanford Cardinal. Despite a valiant effort, ASU fell short with a final score of 67-81 in favor of Stanford. The game saw multiple shifts in momentum and was tied three times with one lead change.

Arizona State's performance was marked by determination and resilience throughout each quarter. They began with an assertive start scoring 15 points in the first quarter but faced difficulties in the second where they only managed to add another eight points to their tally. However, they regained some ground in the third quarter contributing another 17 points and concluded strongly with their highest-scoring quarter at 27 points.

Statistically speaking, ASU showcased some solid numbers despite their loss. They achieved a field goal percentage of thirty-seven percent from both inside and outside the paint which included six made three-pointers reflecting thirty-eight percent accuracy from beyond the arc. Their free throw line presence was commendable as well; sinking thirteen out of seventeen attempts resulted in seventy-six percent efficiency.

On defense, however, they struggled against an aggressive Stanford offense that put up forty-two points from within the paint alone and capitalized on second-chance opportunities for thirty additional points. The Sun Devils managed four steals and blocked ten shots but were outrebounded by Stanford who collected fifty-six rebounds compared to ASU's twenty-seven.

One bright spot for ASU was their ball-handling; they committed just two turnovers during play while maintaining an impressive assists-to-turnover ratio of four point five – indicating smart passing and careful possession control under pressure.

Looking ahead after this tough loss on enemy territory, fans can catch Arizona State's next game as they return home to face off against UCLA Bruins at Desert Financial Arena located in Tempe, AZ on February twenty-ninth at six o'clock PM Pacific Time broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network.