Instant Recap: ASU Falls to West Virginia in Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinals

KANSAS CITY, Mo – Arizona State women’s basketball fell to West Virginia in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament, 67-54.

The No. 10 Sun Devils faced constant pressure from the No. 2 Mountaineers, making it a struggle to move the ball up the court, let alone score.

ASU’s leading scorer on the season, graduate guard Gabby Elliott, was held to nine points, a stark contrast from her last game against Iowa State, where she notched a 22-point double-double.

The contest potentially marks the end of the Sun Devils’ season, a year that saw them complete an undefeated non-conference schedule and set the record for the most wins, 24, under a first-year head coach.

The Sun Devils were outrebounded 33 to 31 and surrendered several key offensive rebounds, allowing the Mountaineers to capitalize on second-chance points.

The Mountaineers saw three players score double-digit points, with guard Sydney Shaw leading the charge. The senior connected on five triples, each one delivering another blow to the Sun Devils.

West Virginia’s constant defensive pressure forced ASU into multiple turnovers and traveling violations.

With the win, the Mountaineers advance to the semi-finals of the tournament, where they face the winner of Friday night’s Colorado vs. Baylor game.

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