Missed free throws, missed three’s, quick possessions and a struggle down the stretch of the game. It was all a part of Arizona State’s (9-4, 0-1 Pac-12) conference home opening loss at Wells Fargo Arena against the Utah Utes (7-6, 1-0 Pac-12).
The Devils, who fell 96-86, got off to an ideal start through the first 10 minutes. They led by 17 points at one point, then the tables turned.
Quick transition points and an inability to get back on defense spurred the Utes back into the game. At half, Utah trailed by only four points.
“There was no transition defense,” head coach Bobby Hurley said.