Sun Devils Rout Jackson State 84-41
Arizona State women's basketball opened its season with a dominant 84-41 win over Jackson State at Desert Financial Arena.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Arizona State women's basketball defeated Jackson State 84-41 in its season opener. The Sun Devils controlled the game inside and on the glass, using aggressive play to answer Jackson State's fast start.
Why it matters
The opening win sets an early tone for Arizona State's season, with its interior dominance and energetic style serving as the key factors. The team now turns its attention to its next game against Northern Arizona on Thursday.
Arizona State held a 51-29 rebounding edge and a 38-12 advantage in points in the paint, while the two teams combined to shoot 16-for-51 from three-point range. Averie Lower added five made three-pointers in the win.
The players
Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona State University's women's basketball program competes in the Big 12 Conference and is based in Tempe, Arizona.
Heloisa Carrera
Heloisa Carrera is a forward for Arizona State women's basketball who led the team in scoring with 15 points in the season opener.
The details
Heloisa Carrera led Arizona State with 15 points, while McKinna Brackens added 14 points and 8 rebounds. Ruby Whitehorn finished with 8 points and 6 assists, and Rashunda Jones contributed 10 points and 6 assists.
Timeline
Season opener played Sunday, November 2, 2026, at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe.
Next game against Northern Arizona scheduled for Thursday.
Season Trajectory
An 84-41 win over Jackson State gives Arizona State an early statement in a long season where interior play and rebounding often separate contenders from the rest. The result positions the Sun Devils to build momentum before their Thursday matchup with Northern Arizona.
Arizona State's 51-29 rebounding margin and 38-12 edge in the paint point to interior play as a key reason for the early win. Fans tracking the team can watch whether that advantage holds against Northern Arizona on Thursday.
The takeaway
Early-season wins built on rebounding and interior scoring often carry forward, so the Sun Devils' next two games will show whether this opener reflects a repeatable formula. Watching rebounding and paint scoring is a practical way to gauge how the team is developing.
What happens next
Arizona State women's basketball plays Northern Arizona on Thursday.
Further reading
Explore more Basketball coverage for context on how Arizona State's women's team fits into the broader season.
