Arizona State’s Devan Cambridge (35) dances off the court as he shows his emotions in the closing seconds of their 67-59 win over Utah during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP
By Associated Press

TEMPE, Ariz. — Warren Washington scored 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting and Arizona State shook off Utah late for a 67-59 win on Saturday to avoid its second consecutive home loss.

Devan Cambridge scored 15 points and Desmond Cambridge Jr. 14 on 6-for-9 shooting.

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Desmond Cambridge Jr.’s 3-pointer gave Arizona State a 58-57 lead with 2:19 to play and they never trailed again. He added another 3 with 48 seconds left for a 63-59 advantage.

The Sun Devils raced to a 7-0 lead before Utah regrouped and led 26-25 at intermission.

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Marco Anthony, Branden Carlson and Lazar Stefanovic each scored 12 points as the Utes managed to stay close despite committing 17 turnovers.

The Sun Devils (19-9, 10-7) were victorious in their final regular season home contest and will conclude conference play on the road against No. 8 Arizona (Feb. 25), No. 4 UCLA (March 2) and USC (March 4).

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Utah's Marco Anthony (10) looks to the basket as he's surrounded by Arizona State's Desmond Cambridge Jr (4), Devan Cambridge (35), DJ Horne (0) and Warren Washington (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) | Darryl Webb, AP
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Utah's Ben Carlson (1) looks to shoot over Arizona State's Devan Cambridge (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) | AP
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Arizona State's Luther Muhammad (1) drives to the basket under Utah's Branden Carlson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) | AP
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Utah's Branden Carlson (35) shoot over Arizona State's Warren Washington (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) | AP
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Utah's Wilguens Jr. Exacte (35) drives the baseline against Arizona State's Frankie Collins (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) | AP
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Utah's Lazar Stefanovic (10) brings the ball up court against Arizona State's Austin Nunez (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) | AP
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Utah's Rollie Worster, left, Branden Carlson (35) and Ben Carlson (1) collide as they struggle for a rebound while Arizona State's Warren Washington (22) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) | AP
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Arizona State's Desmond Cambridge Jr. (4) celebrates hitting a three-pointer against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) | AP
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Utah's Lazar Stefanovic (20) reacts to a call against his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) | AP
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Arizona State's coach Bobby Hurley celebrates the fans after their 67-59 win over Utah in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) | AP

Colorado beat Arizona State 67-59 on Thursday night creating urgency to beat the Utes (17-11, 10-7) as they vie for a first-round bye in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament.

Utah hosts UCLA on Thursday, USC on Feb. 25 and conclude the regular season at Colorado on March 4.

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