TEMPE, Ariz. (Interstat) — The Arizona State Sun Devils used a dominant second-quarter surge to overpower the Utah Tech Trailblazers and remain undefeated with an 81-54 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

Arizona State improved to 6-0 on the season, while Utah Tech fell to 3-2.

The game was competitive in the opening minutes, but the Sun Devils seized control with a 26-point second quarter, building a commanding 44-21 halftime lead from which the Trailblazers could not recover. Arizona State’s offensive execution and relentless rebounding proved to be the difference.

McKinna Brackens led all scorers for Arizona State, pouring in 19 points to go with two blocks. The 6-foot-1 forward from Fairfield, Texas, was a consistent force in the paint. She was complemented by a balanced scoring attack as Gabby Elliott added 16 points and Heloisa Carrera chipped in 12.

Utah Tech was led by Maddie Warren, who scored 14 points, and Lauren Crocker, who added 11 points and two blocks. Chardonnay Hartley, the 5-foot-3 guard from Harlem, New York, facilitated the offense with a game-high eight assists, but the Trailblazers struggled to find any consistent offensive rhythm against a stout Sun Devils defense.

The statistical sheet told a stark story of Arizona State’s dominance. The Sun Devils outrebounded Utah Tech 53-34, but the most telling disparity came on the offensive glass, where Arizona State hauled in 20 offensive rebounds compared to just seven for the Trailblazers. This led to a 40-26 advantage in points in the paint and numerous second-chance opportunities.

Shooting struggles plagued Utah Tech throughout the contest. The Trailblazers shot just 29.9 percent from the field, making only 20 of their 67 attempts. Their woes extended beyond the arc, where they connected on only 5 of 28 three-point attempts. Arizona State was more efficient, shooting 41.3 percent from the floor, and capitalized on Utah Tech’s 13 turnovers, scoring 10 points off them.

After a first quarter that ended with Arizona State leading 18-8, the Sun Devils exploded in the second period. The run was fueled by stifling defense and efficient scoring from players like Brackens and Last-Tear Poa, who finished with nine points and two assists. The Trailblazers managed only 13 points in the quarter, and the 23-point halftime deficit proved insurmountable.

Utah Tech showed more life after halftime, outscoring Arizona State 18-17 in the third quarter, but could not put a significant dent in the lead. The Sun Devils steadied themselves in the final period, closing out the game with a 20-point fourth quarter to secure the 27-point victory.

The announced attendance at Wells Fargo Arena was 2,227. The game was played on Nov. 25, 2025.

Arizona State will look to continue its perfect start to the season with two home games over the weekend, facing Arkansas-Little Rock on Friday and Southeast Missouri State on Saturday. Utah Tech returns home to St. George to host Westminster on Saturday, seeking to rebound from the loss.