Undefeated Arizona State Women Set for Tough Road Test at Gonzaga

SPOKANE, Wash. (Interstat) — The unbeaten and No. 2-ranked Arizona State Sun Devils women’s basketball team faces a challenging non-conference road test Tuesday night against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at the McCarthey Athletic Center.

Arizona State (12-0) is one of the nation’s last remaining undefeated teams but is coming off a narrow 55-53 win at Oregon State on Sunday. The Sun Devils’ perfect start has been fueled by a balanced attack and stout defense, holding opponents to an average of 55.8 points per game.

The Sun Devils are led by guard Gabby Elliott, who is averaging 17.1 points over her last seven games. She scored a season-high 27 points in 36 minutes in a win at Penn State on Dec. 9.

Gonzaga (6-4) presents a formidable hurdle, especially on its home floor. The Bulldogs have won three straight, including an 83-72 victory over UC Davis on Dec. 6. Their offense runs through guard Lauren Whittaker, who has been on a scoring tear, averaging 21.6 points over her last six contests. She posted a 27-point, 5-rebound, 3-assist performance in a close loss to Indiana on Nov. 28.

This matchup pits Arizona State’s elite defense against a potent Gonzaga scorer. The Sun Devils have not allowed more than 60 points in their last five games. Containing Whittaker will be a primary focus.

For Gonzaga, a victory would represent a signature win and a massive boost to its postseason resume. The Bulldogs’ four losses have come against strong competition, including then-Indiana and then-Stanford.

Arizona State’s schedule ramps up after this contest, with a home game against Colorado on Sunday before entering Big 12 Conference play. Gonzaga hits the road for games at Missouri State and UC Riverside later this week before beginning West Coast Conference action.

Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. PST Tuesday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.