On February 14, 2026, the Arizona State Sun Devils beat the Arizona Wildcats in Tucson through hard work and a good second-half push to secure the win 75–69. The victory gave Arizona State its major season sweep over its in-state rival since the 2018-19 season and also increased its standing in the play of the Big 12.
First Half: A Defensive Game of Chess
The physical defense and few scoring opportunities characterized the opening 20 minutes. The first quarter saw Arizona lead 17–13 as ASU struggled to find a rhythm on offense.
The second quarter saw the Sun Devils responding by moving the ball more and going to the paint.