Although Bobby Hurley mentioned the free-throw disparity a couple times, the Arizona State coach made no excuses after Thursday’s loss to Arizona.
“I feel like we emptied the tank,” Hurley said. “We really did.”
With four regular-season contests to play, No. 25 ASU is 19-7, 7-7 in the Pac-12. Barring a complete collapse, the Sun Devils shouldn’t have to sweat out Selection Sunday. Their RPI ranking remains strong. They check out well in other important metrics.
Entering this week’s trip to Oregon, their focus simply should be on themselves, doing what’s necessary for a final push into March.