Kansas Looks to Rebound Against Arizona State in Big 12 Clash TEMPE, Ariz. (Interstat) — The Kansas Jayhawks aim to steady themselves after a tough road loss when they visit the Arizona State Sun Devils in a Big 12 men’s basketball matchup Tuesday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena. Kansas (21-8) enters having dropped three of its last five, including an 84-61 defeat at Arizona on Saturday. The Jayhawks’ offense stalled, shooting just 36.2% from the field. They will lean on star guard Darryn Peterson, who scored 24 points in that loss and is averaging 17.1 points over his last seven games. His scoring burst will be crucial against a Sun Devils defense allowing 72.1 points per game in conference play. Arizona State (15-14) has been inconsistent but is coming off a 73-60 home victory over Utah. The Sun Devils are 11-5 at home this season, presenting a challenge for a visiting Kansas squad that is 5-6 in true road games. Arizona State is led by guard Maurice Odum, who is averaging 17.0 points and 4.6 assists over his last seven contests. He recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 assists in a loss to TCU on Feb. 24. The Jayhawks won the season’s first meeting, 82-78, in Lawrence on Feb. 9. Kansas has historically dominated the series, but this marks the Sun Devils’ first trip to Tempe as Big 12 foes. For Kansas, a strong finish is imperative for NCAA Tournament seeding. The Jayhawks have struggled offensively away from home, a trend they must reverse. Arizona State, hovering near .500, needs a signature win to bolster its postseason resume. The Sun Devils’ ability to control the tempo and limit Peterson will be key. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST. Kansas returns home to face Kansas State on Saturday, while Arizona State travels to face Iowa State.