In Arizona State’s season-long quest to keep up with the top three teams in the Pac-12, Friday’s 69-60 loss at California was a massive stumble.
The Devils entered Haas Pavilion on a five-game win streak, coming off an 18-point miracle comeback against Utah.
Cal on the other hand had dropped five straight games. However, the urgency of the Bears was apparent as they are fighting to make the NCAA Tournament, and Arizona State didn’t match that intensity.
Cal outplayed ASU in nearly every facet during the second half with more rebounds, less turnovers and stellar shooting created by crisp passing.