Sun Devils Outlast Wildcats in Defensive Big 12 Clash
TEMPE, Ariz. (Interstat) — Gabby Elliott scored 22 points and Arizona State used a decisive advantage at the free-throw line to defeat Arizona 68-61 in a women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Arena.
The Sun Devils (18-4, 8-3 Big 12) sealed the victory by making 19 of 21 free throws, including several in the final minute, while the Wildcats (10-10, 4-7) went 13 of 18. Arizona State capitalized on 19 Arizona turnovers, converting them into 22 points.
Arizona’s Noelani Cornfield led all scorers with 19 points. The Wildcats erased a 13-point deficit with a 23-point third quarter to briefly lead, but Arizona State responded with an 18-point fourth quarter to secure the win before a crowd of 6,121.