Rebounding key when Arizona State takes on No. 1 Arizona

Arizona State's next two games are on the road against No. 1 Arizona in Tucson on Wednesday and No. 7 Houston on Sunday, which means a win over struggling Kansas State at home in the Sun Devils' most recent game was essential.

"This was much needed, this outcome, just for the morale of the group," Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley said after the Sun Devils (10-6, 1-2 Big 12) gave Kansas State its third straight loss to start conference play.

Arizona State snapped a four-game losing streak with the 87-84 win...