# ASU

ASU is making significant strides in recruiting top talent, while also facing critical performance concerns in basketball after a recent losing streak against rivals. Meanwhile, UFC fighter Asu Almabayev's injury has created a stir in the MMA world.

### About ASU
Arizona State University (ASU) is a public research university with a prominent athletics program, and 'ASU' also refers to a UFC fighter and other entities.  

### Insights
- asu engagements hit 43M which is 380% higher than it's daily average.

### Engagements: [---------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:asu/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/asu/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [---------]  
Daily Average: [---------]  
[--] Month: [-----------] -13%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +192%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +116%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-06  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-03-17  

Engagements by network (24h):
X: [-------]
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### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:asu/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/asu/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----]  
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Months: [-----] +495%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-20  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-05-08  

Mentions by network (24h):
X: [-----]
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News: [--]
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### Creators: [-----] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:asu/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/asu/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning ASU in the last [--] hours which is up 1.80% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Months: [-----] +551%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-12-22  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-05-08  
  
  
### Sentiment: 75%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:asu/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/asu/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 75%  
Daily Average: 71%  
[--] Month: 58% -22%  
[--] Months: 58% -24%  
[--] Year: 58% -24%  
1-Year High: 97% on 2025-07-03  
1-Year Low: 18% on 2025-11-02  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Recruiting Success: (20%) ASU is actively recruiting top talent, with multiple high-profile players considering the university after positive visits. The strong relationships with coaches and the university's appeal are key factors in these recruitment efforts.
- Athletic Program Highlights: (15%) ASU's athletic programs are frequently mentioned, with specific news about football and basketball teams. The university's athletic achievements and player performances are a significant part of its public image.
- Student Life and Campus Culture: (10%) Posts highlight various aspects of student life at ASU, including campus events, student organizations, and the overall university experience. The vibrant campus culture and community are often emphasized.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Rivalry Losses and Performance Concerns: (15%) ASU's basketball team has faced a significant losing streak against rivals, raising concerns about sustained success. This recurring issue highlights a critical area for improvement in team performance and coaching strategies.
- UFC Fighter Injury: (10%) A prominent UFC fighter, Asu Almabayev, has been forced out of a main event fight due to injury. This news has generated considerable discussion and speculation within the MMA community regarding replacements and fight card changes.
- Criticism of University Policies: (5%) There are mentions of ASU's internal policies, specifically regarding DEI initiatives, with an independent journalist reporting on an associate dean's comments. This suggests ongoing scrutiny and debate surrounding the university's administrative and social policies.
  

### Top ASU News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"ASU high on standout OL Lowther's list after 'absolutely amazing' visit Former Stanford commit Benjamin Lowther is giving serious consideration to staying local for college due to his strong relationship with ASU's coaches and other factors"  
[News Link](https://247sports.com/college/arizona-state/article/ben-lowther-recruitmnent-asu-2027-recruiting-247sports-peoria-centennial-sun-devils-stanford-football--272978088/) [@247Sports](/creator/x/247Sports) 2026-02-02T18:22Z 527.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Arizona's top [----] OL Jake Hildebrand to include ASU in top five after 'great' visit The No. [--] overall recruit in his Arizona class as evaluated by 247Sports Jake Hildebrand has a long-developed relationship with the Sun Devils that has placed them among the top teams on his list"  
[News Link](https://247sports.com/college/arizona-state/article/jake-hildebrand-recruitment-top-five-asu-utah-247sports-basha-high-school-football-sun-devils-saga-tuitele-kenny-dillingham-272908791/) [@247Sports](/creator/x/247Sports) 2026-02-01T19:53Z 526.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Wildcat Scoop Podcast: Reviewing Arizona's win over Arizona State In this episode we review Arizona's win over ASU on Saturday"  
[News Link](https://247sports.com/college/arizona/article/wildcat-scoop-podcast-reviewing-arizona-wildcats-win-arizona-state-272863503/) [@247Sports](/creator/x/247Sports) 2026-02-01T03:46Z 527.1K followers, 18.4K engagements


"'Its kind of too late to put things together': Hurley loses seventh-straight Territorial Cup game ASU has struggled to find any sustained success for several years with its seventh consecutive loss to rivals Arizona as a spotlight on the struggles"  
[News Link](https://247sports.com/college/arizona-state/article/asu-basketball-bobby-hurley-desert-financial-arena-arizona-koa-peat-big-12-postseason-march-madness-moe-odum-272850094) [@247Sports](/creator/x/247Sports) 2026-02-01T02:45Z 527.5K followers, [----] engagements



### Top ASU Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"Domnica Montero: AVANCE del Captulo [--] Genaro Utiliza a Ernesto asu Favor Con Domnica"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=86SNP0jWyJs) [@enteratehoy](/creator/youtube/enteratehoy) 2026-02-03T04:56Z 110K followers, [----] engagements


"Brandon Morenos Opponent Asu Almabayev is officially out of their #UFCMexico Main Event with Injury Who will step in #UFC #Fighting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/WestTillDeath/status/2018547510063903039) [@WestTillDeath](/creator/x/WestTillDeath) 2026-02-03T04:50Z [----] followers, 12.2K engagements


"Ixi. Quem vai pegar essa bucha na altitude 🚨FIGHT UPDATE🚨 Asu Almabayev is OUT of His #UFCMexico Main Event Against Brandon Moreno February 28th https://t.co/rCq145n8lL 🚨FIGHT UPDATE🚨 Asu Almabayev is OUT of His #UFCMexico Main Event Against Brandon Moreno February 28th https://t.co/rCq145n8lL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/igorserafini_/status/2018527236727493102) [@igorserafini_](/creator/x/igorserafini_) 2026-02-03T03:29Z 14.6K followers, 14.7K engagements


"SO ASU by Naykilla enters the Top [--] of Apple Music Indonesia for the first time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/iPopBase/status/2018526331525533855) [@iPopBase](/creator/x/iPopBase) 2026-02-03T03:25Z 179.3K followers, 43.6K engagements

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