Arizona State's season ends with lopsided loss in Big 12 Tournament

Bobby Hurley's likely final game as Sun Devils coach was the largest defeat in Big 12 Tournament history

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:43pm

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Arizona State's season came to an end with a 91-42 loss to Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament, the largest margin of victory in tournament history. The Sun Devils struggled mightily, committing 23 turnovers and shooting just 32% from the field. This defeat is expected to mark the end of Bobby Hurley's tenure as Arizona State's head coach, as the school is likely to not extend his contract beyond this season.

Why it matters

This lopsided loss is a disappointing end to Arizona State's season and likely Bobby Hurley's tenure as head coach. Hurley has been the Sun Devils' coach since 2015, leading the team to some success but also enduring several losing seasons. This blowout defeat in the Big 12 Tournament is expected to prompt Arizona State to move in a new direction with their basketball program.

The details

Arizona State fell behind early and trailed by 29 points at halftime, tying the largest halftime deficit in Big 12 Tournament history. The Sun Devils struggled mightily on offense, scoring just 10 points in the first 12 minutes of the game. Their leading scorer, Moe Odum, was held to just 2 points on 1-of-6 shooting, a far cry from his season average of over 17 points per game. Arizona State's defense was also unable to slow down Iowa State, which shot 57% from the field.

  • The game took place on March 11, 2026.

The players

Bobby Hurley

The head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils, who is expected to have his contract not extended beyond this season.

Moe Odum

A leading scorer for Arizona State, who was held to just 2 points on 1-of-6 shooting in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a long road. It's been a special time. I have two of my kids who have graduated from ASU. I've had the opportunity to coach some fantastic young men and have had some terrific moments over the years. It's a great university. Great administration.”

— Bobby Hurley, Head Coach (on3.com)

“What I learned in my four years of playing basketball is the basketball game is never over until it's zeros on the clock. You've got to have a strong mental attitude for seven, eight months. Your mental got to be as strong as you can be because it will get rocky. It will get hard, and to be honest, nobody is coming to save you. So, you've got to figure that out on your own. I learned a lot of life lessons in college.”

— Moe Odum, Player (on3.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This lopsided defeat is expected to mark the end of Bobby Hurley's tenure as Arizona State's head coach, as the school is likely to move in a new direction with their basketball program after several losing seasons under Hurley's leadership.