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Arizona State routs Houston Baptist 100-77 in home opener Arizona State forward Jalen Graham (24) shoots over Houston Baptist guard Ty Dalton, center, and Pedro Castro during the first half of an NC...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Arizona State routs Houston Baptist 100-77 in home opener Arizona State guard Caleb Christopher, center, shoots between Houston Baptist guard Ty Dalton, left, and Pedro Castro (21) during the first...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Arizona State routs Houston Baptist 100-77 in home opener Arizona State guard Remy Martin, right, passes the ball around Houston Baptist center Ryan Gomes (50) during the first half of an NCAA colle...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Arizona State routs Houston Baptist 100-77 in home opener Arizona State forward Chris Osten (21) dunks against Houston Baptist during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov....

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Arizona State routs Houston Baptist 100-77 in home opener

Marcus Bagley scored 21 points, fellow freshman Josh Christopher added 17 and No. 18 Arizona State used a huge first-half run to rout Houston Baptist 100-77

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appears off bench Saturday Lawrence (knee) totaled 13 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist over 16 minutes in Sunday's 100-77 win over Houston Baptist.

Impact Lawrence was sidelined for Arizona State's first two games of the season as he continued to recover from a knee injury that he dealt with throughout fall practices. Although he didn't start Saturday, the senior played a fairly significant role during his season debut.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes court Sunday Christopher (thumb) recorded two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 10 minutes in Sunday's 100-77 win over Houston Baptist.

Impact Christopher didn't appear in either of the Sun Devils' first two games of the season, but he took the court during Sunday's blowout win. He appears to be healthy, but he's unlikely to play a major role for Arizona State to begin the season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Verge (not injury related) is considered day-to-day, DevilsDigest.com reports.

Impact Verge was held out of Sunday's win over Houston Baptist, and coach Bobby Hurley revealed that his absence was non-disciplinary and also wasn't related to an injury. It's unclear whether he'll be ready in time for Thursday's matchup against California.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up ahead of game Lawrence (knee) is partaking in warmups ahead of Sunday's game against Houston Baptist, Doug Haller of The Athletic reports.

Impact The fact that Lawrence is warming up is a good sign that he'll return for Sunday's game. The senior forward is not listed in the starting lineup but he could still get some significant minutes off the bench. If he doesn't end up playing he'll likely go through warmups again before Thursday's game and at that point he'll have a better chance at re-entering the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Verge is unavailable for Sunday's game against Houston Baptist for non-disciplinary reasons, Michelle Gardner of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact There were no further details given on the reasoning for Verge's absence. Jaelen House will step in and start at small forward in Verge's place.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

ASU women's basketball again relies on defense for win over Atlantic-10 favorite VCU The ASU women's basketball team shot just 23 percent and were 1-of-15 from 3-point but still out-fought VCU on Friday, improving to 2-0.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • AZCENTRAL.COM

ASU basketball Bobby Hurley makes appearance at Arizona game - as cardboard cutout ASU's Bobby Hurley took in the Arizona vs. Grambling State game Saturday in Tucson. Well, a cardboard cutout version of him did.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • AZCENTRAL.COM

HBU goes up against ASU

Houston Baptist and Arizona State look to bounce back from losses

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona State Basketball: Lessons for Sun Devils after losing to Villanova Arizona State Basketball fell to Villanova in the finals of the 2K Empire Classic on Thursday Night. Arizona State Basketball encountered a...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Leads team in loss Christopher scored 28 points (11-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes during Thursday's 83-74 loss to Villanova.

Impact A heralded five-star recruit, Christopher emerged in his second game to lead the team with 28 points, while Remy Martin was held to just five points by Villanova. He's the only Sun Devils play to record double-digit attempts in both games thus far, so it appears he's quickly entrenched himself as the second option behind Martin.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Villanova beats No. 18 ASU 83-74 to win Empire Classic Villanova's Collin Gillespie goes up for a shot during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Thur...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

No. 3 Villanova beats No. 18 ASU 83-74 to win Empire Classic Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl shoots over Arizona State's Taeshon Cherry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thurs...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

No. 3 Villanova beats No. 18 ASU 83-74 to win Empire Classic Arizona State's Alonzo Verge Jr., left, shoots as Villanova's Collin Gillespie defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game,...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

No. 3 Villanova beats No. 18 ASU 83-74 to win Empire Classic Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, front, looks to shoot as Arizona State's Marcus Bagley, back left, and Jalen Graham defend during the fi...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

No. 3 Villanova beats No. 18 ASU 83-74 to win Empire Classic Jeremiah Robinson-Earl scored a career-high 28 points to lead No. 3 Villanova over No. 18 Arizona State 83-74...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

No. 3 Villanova beats No. 18 ASU 83-74 to win Empire Classic

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl scored a career-high 28 points to lead No. 3 Villanova over No. 18 Arizona State 83-74 Thursday night in the championship game of the Empire Classic

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains sidelined Thursday Christopher (thumb) didn't appear in Thursday's loss to Villanova.

Impact Christopher didn't take the court for a second consecutive game. However, it's still not clear whether his absence is related to his preseason thumb injury. Once the sophomore is healthy enough to return, he should play a minor role for the Sun Devils. Christopher's next chance to suit up will be Sunday against Houston Baptist.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova vs Arizona State Spread, Line, Odds, Over/Under, Prediction & Betting Insights for College Basketball Villanova vs Arizona State College Basketball Game Info No. 3 Villanova Wildcats (1-0) vs. No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils (1-0) Date: Thurs...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Villanova vs. Arizona State odds, picks and prediction Previewing Thursday’s Villanova Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks,...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Nova, ASU meet in 2k Empire Classic

Arizona State and Villanova are set to square off in the 2k Empire Classic

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS