The season is only halfway through, but Year 1 of the Molly Miller era has been a rousing success. Miller has already improved over last year's record and set a record for best start in program history. There's no denying the futute of this program is bright.
That said, Miller's Sun Devils are in the midst of their first losing streak. A thumping on the road against West Virginia was followed up with a blown lead at Cincinnati. For the first time under Miller, the team is dealing with the adversity of losing.
Enter the school from down south.
Miller will coach her first game of the Territorial Cup series tonight, and it comes at a perfect time. The Wildcats are on a four-game losing streak and they've lost seven of their past eight. They're only 1-7 in the Big 12, with only Houston below them in the conference standings.
That makes this a very favorable matchup for the Sun Devils, but they still need to lock in. Cincinnati is only two spots ahead of Arizona in the conference standings, and they found out why you need to avoid playing with your food. Beating the Wildcats would be the first step in atoning for the sins of their last game.
How to watch Arizona State vs Arizona
The Sun Devils and Wildcats tip off at 6:30 PM MST at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona.
The game will air on ESPN+ (subscription required). Alex Coil will be on the call alongside legendary head coach Charli Turner Thorne.
Radio coverage can be heard on KDUS AM 1060, featuring the voices of Jeff Munn and former head coach Maura McHugh.
Betting information
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