Devils Defeat Huskies, Will Play for Pac-Ten Title
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Derek Glasser is the player of the game, despite what the stat sheet might say. He had 16 points, 5 assists, and 2 rebounds, all at the absolute most critical moments of the game. He was beat up most of the game, and despite drawing perhaps a foolish Technical Foul, he still was the most clutch player on the floor in this game.
In the end, cooler heads will always prevail out there on the court. Derek Glasser absolutely took over every facet of this game after he sat following a technical foul. Derek's performance both in and outside the paint was outstanding in the second half, and he alone carried the team when they needed it. James Harden struggled to keep control when the Huskies roared back, but luckily, it was Glasser, along with some contributions from Jeff Pendergraph, that solidified this victory for the Devils. In the end, it came down to good ol' veteran leadership.
Every time Washington mounted a run, Derek was the one to stop it.
Be back TOMORROW at 3 PM for the exciting Pac-Ten Final between the Sun Devils and either the UCLA Bruins or the USC Trojans. We'll let you know here who that will be at the end of tonight's second game.
No matter who wins tonight, ASU will definitely be the road team in that one...
That's very true. Also, tonight ASU became the first team in this year's Tournament to win when not scoring first. Probably a meaningless stat, but an interesting one nonetheless. We'll see you back here tomorrow afternoon, until then for Ben Benya, I'm Adam Ostrow, good night and GO DEVILS!
Final Media Timeout: ASU 67, UW 60
Derek Glasser is perhaps the most clutch player on this team. He has 12 points, all in the second half, and all at absolutely critical moments. He had a layup to stop UW's 8-0 run, a jumper to stop a 10-2 Husky run, and a pair of 3's as part of ASU's 9-0 run to regain the lead.
Fourth Media Timeout: ASU 56, UW 55
UW is now firmly in control at this point, outscoring the Devils by 16 this half. ASU really hasn't shown much interest in rebounding or driving the lane this half, and seem to be playing nervous while Washington looks comfortable. ASU's one hope is that the Law of Averages says this can't go on forever, and if the pendulum swings the other way soon, ASU could regain control, much like they did at home against Arizona after blowing the same 17 point lead.
I got nothin.'
Third Media Timeout: ASU 52, UW 48
UW now on a 21-8 run, to close to as close as they've been since ASU's big first half streak. A huge turn of events unfolded in this last sequence, as James Harden drove to the lane, made the basket and was fouled. As he got up, Venoy Overton got in his face, then flopped like Vlade Divac, grabbing Harden's jersey and pulling him down with him. Derek Glasser then walked over Overton, who was on the floor. After both coaches came out to break up the fray, official Mike Scyphers ruled Technical Fouls on Glasser, Harden and Overton, effectively giving Washington the benefit for instigating a fight. Harden now has 3 fouls, but will head to the line himself after this timeout.
Second Media Timeout: ASU 44, UW 33
A 6-0 run has UW back in sniffing distance of the Devils. Isaiah Thomas has 4 of the 6, with the others coming on an alley-oop from Venoy Overton to Justin Holliday. Also, a quick correction: The Sparky at this game is back to wearing the old-style uniform, after he had the new men's style one earlier for the Women's game.
First Media Timeout: ASU 44, UW 27
Pendergraph and Harden are trying to take control, JP hitting a couple of shots, including a big dunk, each has a steal. A concern is Ty Abbott picking up his third foul.
It does seem lately like whenever Ty has himself a good game, he winds up in foul trouble. Still, this is three straight good games for Abbott, a great sign if you're the Devils. If they can get both Ty and Rik, who was scoreless in the first half, on their game, ASU will be tough to beat.
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last updated on 09.03.13 at 8:16 PM