TEMPE -- The Arizona State Sun Devils (18-4, 5-4 Big 12) officially snapped a two-game losing streak on Wednesday night by defeating their bitter rival in the Arizona Wildcats (10-10, 1-8) by a score of 68-61 at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe. | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesFirst HalfThe first quarter played out in relative even fashion, as a 3-0 Arizona run to end the first quarter put Arizona State up 16-13 after 10 minutes of action. Arizona held a 41-35 lead at an official TV timeout with 4:38 remaining in the third frame. Arizona State Sun Devils McKinna Brackens (21) and Eastern Washington Eagles Emily McElmurry (23) fight for possession during a game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, on Nov. 8, 2025. | Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesRead more on the bold strategy that head coach Bobby Hurley employed with comments on 1/21 here , and on why Arizona State may have saved the season with the win over Cincinnati on Saturday here ..