(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) ASU fell to Stanford 84-83 on senior day in a game that was a microcosm of the team’s Pac-12 season. The Sun Devils were slightly outplayed in the first half, fell further behind, trailing Stanford by as much as 55-36 minutes into the second, before chipping away over the
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ASU Men’s Basketball: Devils Host Cardinal On Senior Day
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State’s historic regular season comes to an end Saturday afternoon, as they welcome the Stanford Cardinal (16-14, 10-7) to Tempe. The Cardinal got the victory in the first matchup, defeating ASU (20-9, 8-9) 86-77. The nine point loss is tied for ASU’s largest on the season. Stanford
ASU Men’s Basketball: Devils Earn Flashy Win over California
(Photo: Tyler Rittenhouse/WCSN) After losing three consecutive games, questions were swirling around the Sun Devils. Fans were panicking, players were frustrated, and coach Hurley labeled himself as a ‘terrible coach’. After Thursday night’s 84-53 victory over the California Golden Bears (8-22, 2-15), it’s safe to say, the fun is officially back.
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils regain confidence in big win over Cal
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) ASU men’s basketball took care of business Thursday in its penultimate home game, dominating the lowly California Golden Bears 84-53. The Sun Devils (20-9, 8-9 Pac-12) set the agenda from the opening tip. They played in cruise control for much of the night. The Bears (8-22, 2-15 Pac-12) consistently
The Way It Is: Despite imperfect season, ASU men’s basketball has life again
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Lest a recent string of tough losses leave any doubt, Bobby Hurley has something worth watching brewing in Tempe. Arizona State men’s basketball has always kept its head above water this season. However, victories over Xavier and Kansas and reaching No. 3 in the rankings at one point make
ASU Men’s Basketball: Devils Embarrassed on Road, Fall to Beavers
ASU Men’s Basketball: Ducks Dominate Paint and Boards, Defeat Sun Devils
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Over a month ago, the Devils fell short to the Oregon Ducks. In that contest, both teams had similar shooting percentages. However, in the box score, there was one glaring difference -- the points in the paint. Oregon had a 38-16 advantage, completely dominating the inside. They also
ASU Men’s Basketball: Oregon Dominates Paint, Defeat Sun Devils
(Photo: Brady Klain / WCSN ) The Oregon Ducks won their eighth straight game versus the Sun Devils, getting the 75-68 victory. Oregon outscored the Devils 36-14 in the paint. They had 12 offensive boards, which led to 16 second-chance points, and ultimately was the difference maker in the game. Things
ASU Men’s Basketball: Foul trouble costs Sun Devils in Territorial cup matchup
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) It’s often been said that anything goes in a rivalry game. But Thursday’s ‘Part Two’ of the 2017-18 men’s basketball Territorial Cup left ASU with an all too familiar result. The No. 17 Arizona Wildcats defeated No. 25 Arizona State 77-70 Thursday night in a packed Wells Fargo Arena. “I
ASU Men’s Basketball: Comeback falls short against Ayton, Arizona
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) ASU men's basketball has a penchant for comebacks. In its most impressive wins of the season — upsets over Kansas and Xavier — Bobby Hurley’s team overcame double-digit first half deficits. Thursday’s game against No. 17 Arizona followed a similar trend, but the No. 25 Sun Devils (19-7, 7-7