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ASU Hands Stanford OT Upset

Sun Devils blow lead but surge back for 72-68 win

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 15, 2008 4:53 AM CST
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(Newser) – No. 7 Stanford's seven-game win streak is over, and Arizona State's 4-0 overtime record intact, after an up-and-down 72-68 upset. James Harden had eight of the Sun Devils' 12 points in an overtime that wouldn't have happened if Stanford hadn't made a determined comeback in the second half, the Arizona Republic reports.

Harden finished with 23 points, including the final four of regulation, and his team outdid the Cardinal 16-14 on offensive rebounding, which for Stanford is usually a strength. "They beat us with what we beat teams with," said Brook Lopez, whose 30 points led his team. Lopez' twin brother Robin put up 15 points and 8 rebounds in the loss.

Stanford guard Anthony Goods, right, shoots over Arizona State guard Ty Abbott, left, in the first half of an NCAA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Stanford guard Anthony Goods, right, shoots over Arizona State guard Ty Abbott, left, in the first half of an NCAA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)   (Associated Press)
Stanford forward Lawrence Hill, left, is fouled by Arizona State guard Jamelle McMillan, right, as Hill drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Tempe, Ariz.(AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Stanford forward Lawrence Hill, left, is fouled by Arizona State guard Jamelle McMillan, right, as Hill drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Tempe,...   (Associated Press)
Arizona State guard James Harden, left, shoots over Stanford forward Taj Finger, right, in the first half of an NCAA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Arizona State guard James Harden, left, shoots over Stanford forward Taj Finger, right, in the first half of an NCAA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)   (Associated Press)
Arizona State guard James Harden, left, grabs a loose ball in front of Stanford guard Anthony Goods, right, in the first half of an NCAA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Tempe, Ariz.(AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Arizona State guard James Harden, left, grabs a loose ball in front of Stanford guard Anthony Goods, right, in the first half of an NCAA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Tempe, Ariz.(AP Photo/Paul...   (Associated Press)
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