More adversity was in store for ASU versus No. 25 BYU, but even down two starters, they stood toe-to-toe with the Cougars in the second half. Yet, their inability to defend the three-point line ultimately handed the Sun Devils their eighth consecutive home loss of the year. Justin LaCertosa and I break down Arizona State's 91-81 loss to BYU.

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