ASU Basketball: Early deficit drains Devils late vs. Arizona

ASU basketball was swept in its season series against Arizona following a 77-70 loss to the Wildcats. The result drops ASU back to .500 (7-7) in the Pac-12.

‘Classic’ college basketball games are often defined by a game-winning shot or memorable play. What is often overlooked is the build up leading to the aforementioned play.

While the second matchup between Arizona and Arizona State was not settled in nail-biting fashion, the game could be considered a classic with both teams showing resiliency and grit as the next chapter of the in-state rivalry continued to take shape.

With 7:33 remaining in the first half, it appeared the Wildcats were going to rout the Sun Devils. They were shooting 73…