Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley has prided himself on challenging his teams early in the season. They went unbeaten last season outside the Pac-12 in 2018.
Part of that difficult schedule will include nights where the team plays flat. After overcoming a large deficit to knock off Georgia, the same formula was unattainable 48 hours later.
The No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils (8-2) fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores (7-2) 81-65, Monday night in Nashville.
Vanderbilt picks up a signature win against a ranked opponent, as the Sun Devils settle for a split in their SEC road trip.