‘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 percent from the field after guard Allonzo Trier converted a step back three over Shannon Evans to put Arizona ahead by 18, silencing the sellout crowd of 14,233 in the process.