- Matchup: Utah Utes vs Arizona State Sun Devils
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: Desert Financial Arena, Tempe, AZ
- Broadcast: TNT
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The Arizona State Sun Devils (14-14) are set to host the Utah Utes (10-18) at Desert Financial Arena this Saturday.
In their most recent game, the Utah Utes faced Iowa State, resulting in a 75-59 defeat. In terms of fouls, Utah committed 14 while Iowa State had 18. The Utes converted 7 of 23 from beyond the arc, while Iowa State managed a 66.7% free throw percentage, making 12 of 18 attempts. Iowa State also collected 26 rebounds (4 offensive, 22 defensive) but did not block any shots. They recorded 15 assists and 10 steals in that matchup. On the defensive end, Utah allowed their opponents to shoot 47.5%, as Iowa State made 28 of 59 attempts. Utah notched 13 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and made 6 steals. In total, the Utes grabbed 27 rebounds, with only 2 on offense, and went 11 of 16 from the free throw line, resulting in a 68.8% efficiency. Utah concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 45.7% (21 of 46), including 6 of 18 from three-point range.
Terrence Brown was a standout player in this matchup, scoring 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting. He logged 33 minutes on the court, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists, finishing with an impressive shooting percentage of 60.0%.
The Utes enter this contest with a season record of 10-18. They are averaging 75.0 points per game, ranking 210th in Division 1, and hitting 45.3% from the field. Utah has a three-point shooting percentage of 35.1% (221 of 630) and a free throw percentage of 72.7%. As a team, they average 34.3 rebounds and have tallied 385 assists this season, placing them 226th nationally in terms of assists. Additionally, the Utes average 11.6 turnovers and commit 16.3 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Utes force an average of 9.6 turnovers per game and draw 16.2 personal fouls. They rank 187th in college basketball for assists allowed, giving up 385 throughout the season. The Utes allow opposing teams to shoot 47.2% (815 of 1,727) from the field and average 35.6 rebounds per contest, ranking them 299th in points allowed per game at 78.3, while permitting 33.6% shooting from three-point range.
In their previous outing, the Arizona State Sun Devils suffered a 90-78 loss against TCU. The Sun Devils collected 24 defensive boards and 6 offensive boards, totaling 30 for the game. They committed 12 turnovers but managed 3 steals. TCU committed 23 fouls, sending the Sun Devils to the free-throw line for 23 attempts, of which they converted 17 (73.9%). From beyond the arc, Arizona State hit 5 of 20 shots (25.0%). The final shooting stats for the Sun Devils included 28 of 61 from the field (45.9%), while TCU shot 27 of 64 (42.2%). Arizona State allowed TCU to pull down 36 rebounds, with 15 being offensive.
Moe Odum played a crucial role for the Sun Devils during this match, contributing 21 points in 37 minutes, along with 10 assists. He shot 50.0%, making 8 of 16 attempts, and secured 4 rebounds.
The Sun Devils hold a 14-14 record this season. Arizona State averages 17.6 fouls per game and boasts a free throw shooting percentage of 75.0%. They assist on 14.1 baskets per game (ranking 162nd nationwide) and turn the ball over 11.4 times per game. They have accumulated 2,186 points this season (averaging 78.1 points per game) and grab an average of 33.1 rebounds. Offensively, Arizona State has a shooting percentage of 44.9%, putting them at 202nd in Division 1.
On defense, the Suns allow 35.5% shooting from three-point range (236 of 664) and opponents hit 74.8% of their free throw attempts. They surrender an average of 15.1 assists and 35.8 rebounds per game, ranking 296th and 270th in those defensive metrics respectively. The Sun Devils rank 313th in college basketball for points allowed per game, averaging 78.9, while forcing 13.4 turnovers and permitting opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field (294th in the nation).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Utah
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