ASU’s string of close losses continued on Tuesday as they fell 71-70 to Kansas State. Freshman Jayden Quaintance missed potential game-winning free throws in the final seconds, highlighting the team’s struggles in close games. Despite a strong start with an 18-2 lead, ASU faltered and allowed Kansas State to take the lead at halftime. Coach Bobby Hurley pointed to defensive lapses and an over-reliance on the 3-point shot as key reasons for the loss. This defeat adds to a series of winnable games that ASU has failed to close out this season.
The team’s habit of losing close games has been a recurring theme, with multiple games where ASU was in striking distance late but ultimately fell short. Hurley expressed frustration at not being able to push the team over the top and is searching for solutions ahead of their next game against Oklahoma State. The Sun Devils have shown promise in staying competitive but have struggled to finish games strong. Despite the disappointing results, Hurley remains committed to finding ways to turn things around and guide his team to success. The upcoming game against Oklahoma State provides another opportunity for ASU to break their streak of close losses and come out on top.
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