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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 overtime win against Colorado on February 16. Final score: ASU 63, Colorado 62

The Good:

With their tournament hopes on the line, ASU desperately needed someone to step up in a hostile environment Saturday night against Colorado. They got the clutch performance they were seeking, but from an unlikely hero.

Evan Gordon, who was replaced by Chris Colvin in the starting lineup, hit a buzzer-beating layup in overtime to lead ASU to victory in a game they very much needed to stay in contention for a tournament berth. Gordon scored 14 points for the Devils off the bench.

Jahii Carson led the scoring charge for the Devils with 18 points and four assists. Carson had averaged a team-high 17.6 points per game prior to Saturday's contest.

The Bad:

ASU's struggles from the free-throw line worsened as they shot 10 of 17 for the night, which was below their season average of 61%.

The Devils also were cold from three-point range, hitting just 29% from downtown. For the season, they have made 34% from behind the three-point line.

Noted:

• ASU improved to 19-7 overall and 8-5 in Pac-12 play this season.

• With their overtime win Saturday night, ASU complete a sweep against Colorado this year.

What's Next:

ASU will host Washington State on Wednesday, February 20. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 8:00 p.m. MST.

Daria Del Colliano, Web Content Editor - ArizonaSports.com

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    navymike wrote...
    End of game defense
    Once again, they take the best shot blocker in the country out of the game when they need a defensive stand to win. And, as expected, Colorado ends up with a game tying dunk!!!!! This is the 2nd game in a row where Herb pulled Bachynski and the 2nd time it has backfired. I don't care that he had four fouls......when you need a defensive stand, late in the game, you don't take the best shot blocker out of the game.
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    movingaz wrote...
    Herbie
    Maybe Herb should listen to the game broadcast while he is coaching, because the announcers are telling him what to do. They told him to use a time out when they were trapped, they had 4 time outs left with a minute or so left in the game. They told him to leave Jordan in on the last regulation dunk play.
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    Boldin81 wrote...
    ITS TIME
    to start selling out wells fargo arena. Jahii is amazing to watch in person. If you are an alumni, student or just an ASU fan, there is NO reason to not be there this Wednesday.
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