NCAAB · Final

Arizona State Defeats Southern Utah 81-64 in Season Opener

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Desert Financial Arena

Arizona State Sun Devils 81, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Arizona State Sun Devils?

Arizona State Sun Devils beat Southern Utah Thunderbirds 81-64 at Desert Financial Arena on November 4, 2025.

In a decisive victory, the Arizona State Sun Devils defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 81-64 in their season opener at Desert Financial Arena. This win marks a positive start for Arizona State, who entered the game with a home record of 1-0, while Southern Utah fell to 0-1 on the season. Arizona State has struggled recently, with a last ten games record of 1-9, including a five-game losing streak leading up to this match. Their average scoring during that stretch was 75.7 points per game, but they also allowed an average of 86.4 points, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.

Southern Utah, on the other hand, had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with their own three-game losing streak preceding this matchup. They averaged 63.6 points scored per game and allowed 74.4 points during that same period. Both teams have shown inconsistency, but Arizona State capitalized on their home advantage in this contest.

The match unfolded with Arizona State establishing control early, leading to a comfortable margin as the game progressed. Notable scoring plays in the second half included a three-point jumper by Bryce Ford, assisted by Anthony Johnson, which brought the score to 75-60. Johnson continued to contribute, making another three-pointer and converting free throws to solidify the lead. Southern Utah's Elijah Duval managed a layup, but it was not enough to close the gap.

In terms of home and away performance, Arizona State has struggled at home with a record of 0-4 in their last four home games before this win, while Southern Utah had a mixed away record of 2-3 in their recent outings. The fixture also had implications for both teams' confidence moving forward, especially for Arizona State, who needed a morale boost after a difficult previous season.

Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences affecting either team for this game, allowing both squads to field their key players. The betting market reflected Arizona State's favorable position, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their performance.

Conditions at Desert Financial Arena were conducive for basketball, with a crowd expected to support the home team. Viewers were treated to a showcase of Arizona State's offensive capabilities, particularly through the contributions of Anthony Johnson, who was instrumental in extending the lead during critical moments of the game. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this performance, with Arizona State aiming to maintain momentum and Southern Utah seeking to bounce back from this defeat.

Leaders

PointsAnthony Johnson17Arizona State Sun Devils
AssistsMaurice Odum8Arizona State Sun Devils
ReboundsAllen Mukeba6Arizona State Sun Devils
PointsElijah Duval17Southern Utah Thunderbirds
AssistsElijah Duval3Southern Utah Thunderbirds
ReboundsIsaiah Cottrell7Southern Utah Thunderbirds

Recent form

Arizona State Sun Devils

Last 10: 1-9Streak L575.7 scored · 86.4 allowed per game0-4 at home

L66-71at Kansas State WildcatsMar 11
L57-85vs Texas Tech Red RaidersMar 9
L100-113at Arizona WildcatsMar 5
L73-99at Utah UtesMar 2
L81-91vs BYU CougarsFeb 27
W66-54at Kansas State WildcatsFeb 23
L65-80vs Houston CougarsFeb 19
L70-74vs TCU Horned FrogsFeb 16
L106-111at Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 13
L73-86at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 9

Southern Utah Thunderbirds

Last 10: 3-7Streak L363.6 scored · 74.4 allowed per game2-3 away

L65-72vs Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 11
L39-62vs Seattle U RedhawksMar 7
L59-100at Utah Valley WolverinesMar 1
W82-75at Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 28
L59-75at Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 21
L68-70vs Utah Valley WolverinesFeb 16
W76-74vs Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 14
L70-84vs Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 9
W60-57at California Baptist LancersFeb 7
L58-75at Tarleton State TexansFeb 2

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Portland State	20-11	-	13-5
Montana State	18-14	1	12-6
Eastern Washington	14-19	2	11-7
Northern Colorado	20-12	3	10-8
Montana	18-16	3	10-8
Weber State	16-16	3	10-8
Idaho	21-15	4	9-9
Sacramento State	10-21	8	6-12
Idaho State	13-20	8	5-13
Northern Arizona	10-22	9	4-14
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Southern Utah Thunderbirds	Arizona State Sun Devils
Field goals	26-70	29-59
Field goal %	37	49
Three-pointers	4-25	9-23
Three-point %	16	39
Free throws	8-8	14-20
Free throw %	100	70
Rebounds	40	39
Offensive rebounds	16	11
Defensive rebounds	24	28
Assists	11	17
Steals	8	9
Blocks	5	8
Turnovers	16	14
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	15
Fast-break points	11	24
Points in the paint	44	36
Fouls	18	14
Largest lead	0	22

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-43Isaiah Cottrell made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half32-45Mor Massamba Diop made Layup.
2nd Half34-45Elijah Duval made Layup.
2nd Half36-45Elijah Duval made Layup.
2nd Half36-47Allen Mukeba made Jumper.
2nd Half36-49Trevor Best made Jumper.
2nd Half36-51Mor Massamba Diop made Dunk. Assisted by Allen Mukeba.
2nd Half36-52Trevor Best made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-52Jaiden Feroah made Dunk.
2nd Half38-53Mor Massamba Diop made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-53Elijah Duval made Layup.
2nd Half40-55Allen Mukeba made Dunk. Assisted by Anthony Johnson.
2nd Half43-55Elijah Duval made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Bell.
2nd Half43-58Anthony Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Maurice Odum.
2nd Half43-61Maurice Odum made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Anthony Johnson.
2nd Half45-61Isaiah Cottrell made Layup.
2nd Half45-63Bryce Ford made Layup.
2nd Half45-65Santiago Trouet made Dunk. Assisted by Maurice Odum.
2nd Half45-67Mor Massamba Diop made Layup. Assisted by Maurice Odum.
2nd Half47-67Jaiden Feroah made Jumper.
2nd Half49-67Jalen Lee made Layup.
2nd Half51-67Isaiah Cottrell made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Duval.
2nd Half52-67Isaiah Cottrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-68Anthony Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-70Anthony Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Santiago Trouet.
2nd Half54-70Jaiden Feroah made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half54-72Andrija Grbović made Layup. Assisted by Mor Massamba Diop.
2nd Half55-72Isaiah Cottrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-72Isaiah Cottrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-72Jalen Lee made Layup. Assisted by Lorenzo Abellar.
2nd Half59-72Isaiah Cottrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-72Isaiah Cottrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-75Bryce Ford made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Anthony Johnson.
2nd Half60-76Mor Massamba Diop made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-79Anthony Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mor Massamba Diop.
2nd Half62-79Elijah Duval made Layup. Assisted by Zach Bell.
2nd Half62-80Anthony Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-81Anthony Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-81Logan Stephens made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-81Logan Stephens made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Arizona State Sun Devils, below favours Southern Utah Thunderbirds.