West Virginia Secures Victory Over Arizona State
In a matchup in Tempe, Arizona, West Virginia University secured a 75-63 victory over Arizona State on Wednesday night, propelled by Treysen Eaglestaff‘s impressive performance. The freshman guard made six shots from beyond the arc, leading the Mountaineers with a total of 23 points.
Key Performers
Alongside him, Brenen Lorient contributed significantly, recording 15 points while hitting 7 of 11 shots from the field. West Virginia also saw strong outings from Jasper Floyd, who finished with 12 points on an efficient 5-of-6 shooting, along with delivering five rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
Despite Honor Huff‘s struggles—scoring just eight points on a challenging 2-of-9 from the field—West Virginia’s balanced attack ensured they maintained momentum.
Arizona State’s Struggles
Arizona State’s Maurice Odum led his team with 17 points and assisted on eight occasions, while Massamba Diop added 14 points and Noah Meeusen chipped in with 11. However, the Sun Devils have struggled, suffering three consecutive defeats and winning only once in their last eight games.
Turning Point of the Game
The turning point in the game came with just under 12 minutes remaining when Lorient’s three-pointer allowed the Mountaineers to take the lead for good. Following this, West Virginia passionately launched an 8-0 run in 65 seconds, giving them a considerable advantage at 53-46. Though Diop responded with a dunk to narrow the deficit, Floyd’s timely three-pointer and Eaglestaff’s subsequent three-point play widened the gap again to 64-54 with just five minutes left in the game.
West Virginia displayed remarkable shooting accuracy, finishing the game at 51% from the field and hitting 11 three-pointers overall.
Looking Ahead
This matchup saw West Virginia avenge last year’s defeat to Arizona State—the only prior encounter between the two teams, which the Sun Devils had won 65-57 exactly one year prior. Looking ahead, West Virginia will face off against top-ranked Arizona this Saturday, while Arizona State is set to host Cincinnati in their upcoming game.
