Arizona State Defeats Utah 73-60 in NCAAB Clash
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 3:30 PM ET · Desert Financial Arena
Arizona State Sun Devils 73, Utah Utes 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Utah Utes vs Arizona State Sun Devils?
Arizona State Sun Devils beat Utah Utes 73-60 at Desert Financial Arena on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Utah Utes vs Arizona State Sun Devils?
Arizona State Sun Devils were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at the Desert Financial Arena, the Arizona State Sun Devils secured a 73-60 victory over the Utah Utes. This game was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Arizona State improving its record to 15-14 while Utah fell to 10-19.
Arizona State entered the game with a mixed recent form, having won four of their last ten games. However, they were on a two-game losing streak, having lost to TCU and Baylor in their previous outings. The Sun Devils averaged 73.9 points scored and allowed 75.6 points in those last ten games. At home, they had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, scoring an average of 74.6 points while conceding 76.8.
On the other hand, Utah struggled significantly, winning only one of their last ten games. Their recent form included a two-game losing streak, with their only win coming against West Virginia. The Utes averaged 65.5 points scored and allowed 73.4 points during this stretch. They had a home record of 0-5 and an away record of 1-4 in their last five games, averaging just 61.6 points scored while allowing 67.8.
In their previous meetings, the teams were evenly matched with a record of 1-1. Arizona State had won the most recent encounter on February 5, 2026, with a score of 71-63, while Utah had previously defeated Arizona State 99-73 on March 2, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is common for teams to deal with player absences that can impact performance.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Arizona State favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 150.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in Arizona State's ability to perform well at home, with a moneyline of -310, while Utah's moneyline was set at 250.
The conditions for the game were typical for a late February evening in Arizona, with both teams likely facing a competitive atmosphere in front of their home crowd.
Viewers were treated to a variety of scoring plays, including a driving layup by Anthony Johnson and a 24-foot three-point jumper by Massamba Diop, which highlighted the offensive capabilities of Arizona State. The Sun Devils' ability to maintain control of the game was evident as they built a significant lead in the second half, ultimately securing the win with a final score of 73-60.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ASU -6.5 | 150.5 o -115 / u -105 | Utah Utes +250 · Arizona State Sun Devils -310 |
Leaders
- PointsMaurice Odum15Arizona State Sun Devils
- AssistsMaurice Odum4Arizona State Sun Devils
- ReboundsSantiago Trouet10Arizona State Sun Devils
- PointsKeanu Dawes16Utah Utes
- AssistsSeydou Traore4Utah Utes
- ReboundsJames Okonkwo9Utah Utes
Recent form
Arizona State Sun Devils
Last 10: 4-6Streak L273.9 scored · 75.6 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L78-90at TCU Horned FrogsFeb 25
- L68-73at Baylor BearsFeb 21
- W72-67vs Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 18
- W85-76vs Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 11
- L70-78at Colorado BuffaloesFeb 8
- W71-63at Utah UtesFeb 5
- L74-87vs Arizona WildcatsJan 31
- L76-79at UCF KnightsJan 28
- W82-68vs Cincinnati BearcatsJan 25
- L63-75vs West Virginia MountaineersJan 22
Utah Utes
Last 10: 1-9Streak L265.5 scored · 73.4 allowed per game1-4 away
- L59-75vs Iowa State CyclonesFeb 25
- L71-73vs UCF KnightsFeb 22
- W61-56at West Virginia MountaineersFeb 19
- L65-69at Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 15
- L52-66vs Houston CougarsFeb 11
- L59-71at Kansas JayhawksFeb 7
- L63-71vs Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 5
- L69-81vs Oklahoma State CowboysJan 31
- L78-91at BYU CougarsJan 24
- L78-81at Kansas State WildcatsJan 21
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Utah Utes | Arizona State Sun Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-59 | 27-55 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 8-22 | 9-17 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 53 |
| Free throws | 6-9 | 10-12 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 24 |
| Assists | 13 | 14 |
| Steals | 4 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 36 |
| Fouls | 13 | 6 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 15 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 32 | 66 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half24-36Santiago Trouet makes layup
- 2nd Half27-36Don McHenry makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half27-38Santiago Trouet makes layup (Noah Meeusen assists)
- 2nd Half28-38James Okonkwo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half28-39Massamba Diop makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half28-41Maurice Odum makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half30-41James Okonkwo makes 11-foot jumper (Kendyl Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half30-42Santiago Trouet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half30-43Santiago Trouet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-43Josh Hayes makes 4-foot jumper (Seydou Traore assists)
- 2nd Half34-43Lucas Langarita makes 21-foot jumper
- 2nd Half36-43Keanu Dawes makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-43Don McHenry makes 23-foot three point jumper (Lucas Langarita assists)
- 2nd Half39-46Anthony Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Maurice Odum assists)
- 2nd Half39-49Bryce Ford makes 24-foot three point jumper (Maurice Odum assists)
- 2nd Half42-49Kendyl Sanders makes 25-foot three point jumper (Keanu Dawes assists)
- 2nd Half42-51Allen Mukeba makes layup (Maurice Odum assists)
- 2nd Half43-51Keanu Dawes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-51Keanu Dawes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-53Allen Mukeba makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-55Anthony Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half44-57Allen Mukeba makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half46-57Terrence Brown makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-57Keanu Dawes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-57Keanu Dawes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-57Keanu Dawes makes 29-foot three point jumper (Terrence Brown assists)
- 2nd Half51-59Santiago Trouet makes layup (Anthony Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half53-59Josh Hayes makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half53-60Bryce Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-61Bryce Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-62Massamba Diop makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-64Massamba Diop makes 2-foot dunk (Anthony Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half53-66Anthony Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-68Massamba Diop makes 2-foot dunk (Anthony Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half55-68Don McHenry makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half58-68Kendyl Sanders makes 24-foot three point jumper (Seydou Traore assists)
- 2nd Half58-69Santiago Trouet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-70Santiago Trouet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-70Seydou Traore makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-73Massamba Diop makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryce Ford assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Arizona State Sun Devils, below favours Utah Utes.
Venue
- Desert Financial ArenaTempe, AZ
- Attendance7718
- OfficialsMarques Pettigrew, Matthew Rukasin, Justin Shamion
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