Arizona State Triumphs Over Utah
In a significant turnaround, Arizona State triumphed over Utah with a final score of 73-60, effectively putting an end to their recent two-game slump. Key contributions came from Maurice Odum, who notched 15 points, and Santiago Trouet, who not only scored 12 points but also secured 10 rebounds, achieving a double-double. Additionally, Massamaba Diop and Anthony Johnson contributed 14 and 13 points, respectively, for Arizona State (record now 15-14, 6-10 Big 12). The Sun Devils showcased a solid shooting performance, connecting on 49% of their shots (27 out of 55).
Game Highlights
On the opposing side, Utah (10-19, 2-14) saw Keanu Dawes lead their scoring with 16 points, while Don McHenry added 14, but the team managed a lesser shooting percentage of 39% (23 out of 59). The game began with Utah taking an early 14-5 lead in just five minutes, but Arizona State quickly seized control. Over the next nine minutes, the Sun Devils outscored the Utes 18-7, culminating in Bryce Ford’s 3-pointer that put Arizona State ahead 23-21 with 6:13 remaining in the half. At halftime, Arizona State held a solid 34-24 advantage after Odum hit two 3-pointers mixed with one from McHenry.
Second Half Action
In the second half, Trouet extended the lead by making a 3-pointer early on, positioning ASU up 43-30. However, Utah responded with a 9-0 run, narrowing the gap to just four points. Arizona State quickly regrouped and launched a 14-5 rally, increasing their lead to 57-44 with just under ten minutes left. Although the Utes made attempts to close the gap at 57-51 and 59-53, they were unable to get any closer.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Utes will be aiming to break their three-game losing streak against Colorado at home on Tuesday, while the Sun Devils will host the 14th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks the same day.
