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First Half The Arizona State Sun Devils showcased a commanding performance against the Oklahoma Sooners , securing an 86-70 victory. This win improved their record to 1-0, while the Sooners fell to 0-1. The game took place at the neutral venue of Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.

<img src="/imgproxy/V4sCyhMyw63cpIU1eGgXlAtgl35PwHpIvgFIRmYLHCg/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzk5MmU4ZTBhMjE3ZTZmNTFkMDQ0MGZmZmE0NzJlZDJkLmpwZw==?image_id=a0aefc77-2b60-45b3-86e8-b3b7c715d0ec" alt="Feb 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Devan Cambridge (35) controls the ball against the Utah Utes during the second half at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports" title="Feb 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Devan Cambridge (35) controls the ball against the Utah Utes during the second half at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports" /> In the first half, the Devils established their dominance early on, leading with a score of 47-28 by halftime. Their offensive strategy was evident as they shot an impressive 47 percent from the field. Anthony Johnson led this charge with his precise shooting, contributing significantly to their lead. The team's bench also played a crucial role, adding depth and energy that kept the momentum in favor of Sparky's squad.

Second Half As play resumed in the second half, both teams intensified their efforts. The Sooners attempted a comeback by scoring 42 points in this period but were unable to close the gap significantly due to persistent defensive pressure from ASU. Massamba Diop stood out defensively for Sparky's team with his three blocks and four rebounds.

The Devils maintained control through effective ball movement and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities which resulted in 13 fast-break points overall. Noah Meeusen orchestrated plays efficiently, recording eight assists that facilitated scoring opportunities for his teammates.

Key Performances Bench contributions were pivotal for ASU as they amassed an impressive total of 43 points off-the-bench compared to Oklahoma's bench tally of just over half that amount at 36 points. Andrija Grbović made notable contributions off-the-bench by scoring double digits which further solidified their advantage throughout key stretches during gameplay.

The game-changing plays Arizona State Sun Devils vs Oklahoma Sooners highlighted how strategic rotations allowed them flexibility against different lineups presented by OKLA’s coaching staff—ultimately leading towards maintaining control until final buzzer sounded marking another successful outing under current season campaign thus far!

Looking ahead: Fans can catch post-game thoughts Arizona State Sun Devils when they face Northern Arizona Lumberjacks next scheduled matchup set December ninth starting nine PM Eastern Time hosted Desert Financial Arena located Tempe broadcasted live via ESPN+. Share your excitement about this article!

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