PULLMAN, Wash. – Romello White finally got loose inside, but in Sunday’s final minutes, Arizona State’s guards made the difference, stripping opponents, playing the passing lanes, finally pulling away from Washington State.
It was too close for comfort, but none of that matters at this time of year. No. 25 Sun Devils posted a season-high 10 steals, the key factor in their 88-78 win over the Cougars at Beasley Auditorium.
Senior guard Shannon Evans had five steals – all in the first half – but it was Remy Martin igniting ASU with his defense in the second half.