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ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils drop tough game in Boulder, second-straight loss

by Kristina Vicario - March 1, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The Colorado Buffaloes edged out the Arizona State Sun Devils after the Buffaloes pulled out the win in the last 40 seconds of the game, 87-81. The similarities in these two teams’ first half play were uncanny. With 3:33 left to play in the first half, each team was an

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils get blasted by No. 13 Utah in Salt Lake City

by Zac Pacleb - February 26, 2015February 26, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Arizona State entered Salt Lake City having won four of its last five games. On the other side, No. 13 Utah was coming off a disappointing loss to Oregon. Needless to say, none of that mattered as Utah demolished ASU, 83-41. The Runnin’ Utes came out determined on both ends

ASU Men’s Basketball: Goodman, defense and rebounding fuels ASU to victory

by Zac Pacleb - February 18, 2015February 19, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) On a night highlighted by the retiring of Arizona State alumnus and NBA star James Harden’s No. 13 jersey, ASU fought off foul trouble to come away with a 68-66 victory over the UCLA Bruins. The Sun Devils fought off a strong push from UCLA, who cut ASU’s lead to

ASU Men’s Basketball: Gerry Blakes’ recent reemergence is essential for the Sun Devils

by Zane Hopen - February 18, 2015February 18, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Although the record may not show it, this Arizona State men’s basketball team has shown plenty of growth up to this point in the season. For instance, freshman guard Tra Holder has come the farthest of anyone on the team, sophomore forward Savon Goodman is showing signs of excellence

ASU Men’s Basketball: Blakes and Goodman prove vital in victory over Washington

by Kristina Vicario - February 15, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Arizona State took home its second road victory of the season Sunday, taking down the Washington Huskies 78-68 in the final minutes of the game. The first half of this game looked more like something out of a high school pick-up game than a college matchup. Six minutes into the

ASU Men’s Basketball: Blakes’ big night not enough in loss to Cougars

by Zane Hopen - February 13, 2015February 15, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) ASU couldn’t pick up their first road sweep of the season, losing to Washington State 74-68. Junior guard Gerry Blakes led the way for ASU with 21, while Senior guard Dexter Kernich-Drew had 27 for the Cougars. WSU came out hot making four of their first five shots, and

ASU Men’s Basketball: Riding the momentum of their upset win over Arizona, the Sun Devils head to Pullman

by Zane Hopen - February 13, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Six days after their monumental 81-78 victory over No. 7 Arizona at home, the Arizona State Sun Devils will try to pack that momentum in their suitcases and bring it with them to Pullman to take on the Washington State Cougars. With this game being only its second in

ASU Men’s Basketball: Upset win over No. 6 Arizona more than just one victory this season

by Zac Pacleb - February 7, 2015February 11, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) With Arizona State clinging to a 72-68 lead with less than a minute to go and the shot clock winding down, senior forward Bo Barnes sank a three-pointer to stretch the Sun Devil lead and essentially put a dagger into No. 6 Arizona. The shot, according to Barnes’ teammates,

ASU Men’s Basketball: An all-around effort fueled Sun Devils to upset win over No. 6 Arizona

by Zane Hopen - February 7, 2015February 7, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) In a bizarre game to say the least, Arizona State was the better of the Arizona schools today, topping the No. 6 Arizona Wildcats 81-78. In a game that is hard to describe but thrilling to watch, the Sun Devils won their 11th game at home and showed no

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils stun No. 6 Arizona in Tempe for the second straight season.

by Zac Pacleb - February 7, 2015February 7, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) In traditional Territorial Cup logic, Arizona State broke all logical analytic predictions and stunned No. 6 Arizona, 81-78. To make a long story short, this game was strange. Despite having nine first-half turnovers, the Sun Devils maintained a 41-34 lead heading into the locker room, and the game was