Clutch Veteran plays help Sun Devils Remain Unbeaten

Ashton Sharinn | December 14

ASU defeated (12-0) Oregon State (6-5) 55-53 in an overtime classic at the Gill Coliseum on Sunday afternoon and pushed its win streak to 12. The 55 points scored marked ASU’s lowest of the season to this point. Certain Sun Devil stars like junior forward McKinna Brackens broke out; however, another had a career-worst shooting day in the maroon and gold. 

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ASU Completes Miraculous Comeback; Defeats Santa Clara in First Game of the Jack Jones Classic

Anthony Saccuman | December 14

Despite the double-digit deficit at halftime, ASU (9-2) mounted a charge in the second half of the Jack Jones Classic, defeating Santa Clara University (8-3) 82-79 at Lee’s Family Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. The absence of Hurley was filled in a major way by assistant coach Nick Irvin, as the Sun Devils responded on both ends of the floor, cleaning up turnovers and getting key stops on seemingly every possession.

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Bennett Schimek’s five-point performance lifts ASU to upset win over Minnesota-Duluth

Angus Trangmoe | December 13

Ultimately, Minnesota-Duluth’s struggles continued on Saturday, Dec. 13, as ASU split the series, winning 6-3 at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth, despite being outshot 40-30

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Minnesota-Duluth Holds Off Arizona State in 3-1 Victory

Angus Trangmoe | December 12

However, the Bulldogs didn’t lock up their 14th win of the season until a late empty-net goal from freshman forward Daniel Shlaine, surviving a 3-1 slugfest over the Sun Devils at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth on Friday. Despite the close margin, Minnesota-Duluth dominated the shots-on-goal battle, 39-17, and held possession for the majority of the contest

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Creighton eliminates ASU in Sweet 16, moves forward in NCAA Tournament

Addison Scott | December 11

Despite a back-and-forth first two sets, the Sun Devils fell short to the Bluejays in four sets at the Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky, in the regional semifinals. ASU’s back row defense struggled against a potent Creighton offense