Too Close for Comfort? Lady Sun Devils Eke by Woeful Wildcats
In our weekly look at the ASU women’s basketball team, the Sun Devils continue their program-record winning streak with another win over UA. This one wasn’t the beat-down we were expecting though.
Last week (1-0, 20-6, 12-2 Pac-10): ASU 60, UA 53
What We Learned: That the Sun Devils are continuing to win games they should. The Wildcats are not a good team. ASU is. And the Sun Devils proved it once again on Saturday by overcoming early struggles and posting a come-from-behind win.
We also learned that ASU, deservedly, re-entered the national polls at No. 25. The Sun Devils celebrated that fact by posting their 20th win of the season – a number they’ve now reached for five straight seasons – and their 12th straight victory, a school record.
ASU remains in third place in the Pac-10, one game behind co-leaders Cal (13-1) and Stanford (13-1).
Star of the Week: The Sun Devils didn’t execute very well offensively against Arizona; that’s why they found themselves in an early double-digit hole. They were able to come back in the second half thanks to stingy defense and the play of guard Dymond Simon.
The Sun Devils’ leading scorer hit just 1-of-9 shots in the first half, but scored 14 of her team-high 18 points in the second half, hitting a clutch 3-pointer and sealing the win with free throws down the stretch.
What’s Next: Before the Sun Devils conclude their regular season with back-to-back showdowns with Cal and Stanford, they will take on Washington (2-12) and Washington State (3-11) at home this weekend.
ASU beat the Huskies and Cougars handily last month in the Evergreen State, and will be favored to do so again this weekend. Coach Charli Turner Thorne probably won’t be allowing her players’ minds to drift ahead to the following weekend.
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The Sun Devils are, without question, the 3rd best team in the Pac-10. Again, without question, they are one of the 32 best teams in the country, i.e., they will win their first round game in the NCAA tournament.
Unfortunately, ASU has not beaten a good team in over two years. Until the recruiting picks up I don’t think we can expect another sweet 16 for awhile.