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Fork Report: Sun Devils remain undefeated in conference play

Jan 11, 2013, 7:20 AM | Updated: 7:20 am

Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a basketball game. So, we will give you a fork report, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from ASU’s win over Oregon State on January 10. Final score: Arizona State 72, Oregon State 62.

The Good

Jahii Carson had a team-high 21 points to pace the Sun Devils and Carrick Felix added 18 points and 14 rebounds.

Felix, who is the reigning Pac-12 Player of the Week, came through in the clutch yet again for the Devils. He also recorded his fifth double-double of the season.

ASU out-rebounded Oregon State 45-30.

The Bad

The Sun Devils shot a lowly 8-18 from the free throw line on Thursday night.

ASU struggled in the second half and missed 13 of 15 shots from the field at one point, allowing the Beavers to creep back in the game. Oregon State cut the lead to four points with 6:59 left.

Noted

• ASU improved to 3-0 in Pac-12 play and won their first road game in conference. The Sun Devils started 5-0 in 1979-80, 4-0 in 1987-88 and 4-0 in 2007-08.

• The Sun Devils won their sixth game in a row.

Up Next

The Devils will head to Oregon to take on the Ducks on Sunday, January 13. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 7:00 p.m. and can be heard on Arizona Sports 620.

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