With the Sun Devils’ 72-64 win over the Wildcats on Saturday, that is no longer the case.
The win improved ASU to 21-9 (12-6 Pac-12) and made their chances of making the NCAA Tournament even more likely.
It was a back-and-forth battle that was tied at halftime. Then, the Sun Devils were able to outscore the Wildcats 17-10 in the last seven minutes.
“We ended the half kind of slow,” said sophomore guard Remy Martin. “I took it upon myself and say, ‘Hey I am not going to let us lose. I am here for you guys no matter what.