Preview: BYU Cougars at Arizona State Sun Devils TEMPE, Ariz. (Interstat) — A pivotal late-season Big 12 women’s basketball clash is set for Wednesday night as the Arizona State Sun Devils host the BYU Cougars at Wells Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils (22-7 overall) enter with the stronger record and will look to protect their home court, while the Cougars (19-10) aim to bolster their postseason resume with a quality road victory. The matchup is a rematch from Jan. 3, when BYU secured a 71-62 home win over Arizona State. BYU arrives riding the momentum of an impressive 86-74 road victory at Utah on Saturday. The Cougars are led by standout guard Delaney Gibb, who is coming off a spectacular 37-point, five-rebound, five-assist performance in that win. Over her last five games, Gibb has averaged 20 points, demonstrating her role as the focal point of the Cougars’ offense. BYU’s form has been inconsistent, however, with three losses in its five games prior to the Utah win. Arizona State is also fresh off a dominant performance, having routed Houston 81-56 at home. The Sun Devils are powered by forward Heloisa Carrera, who posted 23 points and eight rebounds against Houston. Carrera has been a key contributor, recording a double-double in a recent overtime win at Arizona. Arizona State’s season has featured notable highs, including wins over ranked opponents, but also puzzling lows, such as a 26-point loss at Iowa State last week. The game features a contrast in consistency. Arizona State has been strong at home, while BYU has struggled on the road at times, including double-digit losses at Colorado, Kansas State and Kansas this month. Containing Gibb will be the primary defensive task for the Sun Devils, while the Cougars must find an answer for Carrera’s inside presence and the supplemental scoring of Marley Washenitz and McKinna Brackens. Wednesday’s result will carry significant weight for seeding in the upcoming Big 12 tournament, with both teams looking to solidify their positioning. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST at Wells Fargo Arena.