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Lack of Depth Costs ASU Late Against Colorado
Arizona State men’s basketball once again showed fight, effort, and competitiveness—but once again, the lack of depth caught up to them late. In a 78–70 loss to Colorado, the Sun Devils stayed close most of the night before running out of gas in the final minutes.
For long stretches, Arizona State looked like the team that wanted the game more. The energy was there early, and the Sun Devils even opened the second half with a strong run that briefly flipped momentum in their favor
However, as the game wore on, Colorado’s deeper rotation and second-half adjustments became the difference.
The biggest issue continues to be Arizona State’s limited lineup.
Head coach Bobby Hurley was forced to rely on an eight-man rotation, which leaves very little room for rest or flexibility. In a tough conference like the Big 12, that becomes a major problem late in games.
When players are asked to play heavy minutes night after night, fatigue is unavoidable.
Late possessions become tougher, shots come up short, and defensive mistakes start to show. That was clear down the stretch against Colorado, as ASU struggled to generate clean looks offensively.
Odum Leads, but Pressure Builds
Moe Odum did everything he could to keep Arizona State in the game.
He finished with 23 points and played nearly the entire contest. His shot-making abilities and leadership carried the Sun Devils for long stretches.
But Colorado made smart adjustments in the second half.
The Buffaloes put extra pressure on Odum, blitzing him on drives and forcing the ball out of his hands. With fatigue building and limited scoring options around him, ASU struggled to counter.
Massamba Diop added 19 points and seven rebounds, while Anthony Johnson chipped in 14 points and hit timely threes.
Still, the Sun Devils needed just a little more help from the bench to change the outcome.
Colorado’s Depth Makes the Difference
Colorado benefited from having more players available.
They rotated freely, stayed fresh, and closed the game with energy. Sebastian Rankic stepped up with 17 points and 11 rebounds, giving the Buffaloes a big boost inside.
While both teams played hard, Colorado simply had more options late, and that mattered.
What This Loss Really Means
This loss doesn’t mean Arizona State is failing.
It shows how competitive they’ve been despite tough circumstances. Many of their conference losses have been close, and this was another example.
As the season continues, ASU still has chances to prove itself and evaluate its future core. Depth may be holding them back right now, but effort isn’t, and that’s something this team can build on.
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Adam Beckman to a two-year contract through the 2027-28 season.
Beckman, 25, played for the American Hockey League’s Bridgeport Islanders in 2025-26, recording 51 points (30g/21a) in 68 contests. The forward’s 30 tallies paced the Bridgeport club and marked a professional career-high. Beckman also ranked among Bridgeport-leaders in points (2nd) and assists (T-5th), and landed tied for sixth in goals among all AHL skaters. He picked up one point (0g/1a) in two Calder Cup Playoff Contests this season.
Originally drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the third round (75th overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft, Beckman’s professional career has included 23 regular-season NHL appearances with the Wild where he registered three points (0g/3a) between 2020-21 and 2023-24. He made his NHL debut on Oct. 30, 2021 at Colorado and notched his first NHL point less than a week later on Nov. 6 at Pittsburgh with an assist (0g/1a).
A native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Beckman has collected 199 points (104g/95a) through 304 regular-season AHL games with Bridgeport (2024-26), Utica Comets (2024-25) and Iowa Wild (2020-2024). Additionally, he has picked up two points (1g/1a) in four Calder Cup Playoff contests.
Prior to turning pro, the 6-foot-2, 192-pound left wing played parts of four seasons with the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs, amassing 196 points (97g/99a) across 153 regular-season games. He collected 12 points (8g/4a) in 15 games in the Chiefs’ 2018-19 playoff run. In the 2019-20 campaign, Beckman received the Bob Clarke Trophy as the WHL’s top scorer with 107 points (48g/59a) over 63 regular-season contests, and also earned the Four Broncos Trophy as WHL player of the year. Additionally, he paced the circuit in goals and was named to the 2019-20 Western Conference First All-Star Team for his performance.
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Where to watch Miami Marlins vs Colorado Rockies: TV channel, start time, streaming for July 1
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The 2026 MLB season has surpassed the quarter mark, and after each team’s first 40 games, there’s plenty of reasons to tune in all summer long.
Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has already proven doubters wrong by launching 17 home runs, Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes consistently looks like the best version of himself on the mound and Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski is throwing harder than any starter in the majors.
The MLB action continues on Wednesday as the Miami Marlins visit the Colorado Rockies.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in for the first pitch.
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What time is Miami Marlins vs Colorado Rockies?
First pitch between the Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, July 1.
How to watch Miami Marlins vs Colorado Rockies on Wednesday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 6:34 a.m.
- Matchup: MIA at COL
- Date: Wednesday, July 1
- Time: 8:40 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Coors Field
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- TV: Rockies.TV and Marlins.TV
- Streaming: MLB.TV on Fubo
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- Very hot and dry ahead
- Fire weather highlights issued
- Fire danger continues into Independence Day
TUESDAY NIGHT: Winds will slow down a little bit into the overnight hours letting elevated fire conditions ease slightly. Overnight lows will be in the 50s and 60s.
WEDNESDAY: The morning will be less hazy, but that will quickly change with more smoke being dragged across the I-25 corridor with gusts up the 45 MPH. Hot temperatures in the 80s and 90s are expected with very low humidity too. Red flag warnings are active from 10 AM until 10 PM.
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THURSDAY: Fire weather watches are active for now, but I think those will be upgraded to red flag warnings. Gusty winds, low humidity and temperatures in the 90s and triple digits are expected for some.
FRIDAY: Very similar conditions are expected for Friday compared to Thursday. Very hot temperatures still stick around with gusty winds and low humidity.
THE WEEKEND: The Fourth of July will be hot, windy and dry. Sunday will be the first day that southern Colorado sees any sort of chance for moisture on the horizon.
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