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Sun Devils Cruise Past Pride Behind Murauskas’ Double-Double
Arizona State continued its strong start to the season Tuesday night, rolling to an 85-63 victory over Hofstra at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils controlled the game from start to finish, leading for nearly the entire contest while improving to 3-0 on the year. [espn.com]
The victory was fueled by another standout performance from Arizona State Paulius Murauskas, who posted a game-high 22 points and 11 rebounds to record a double-double. Murauskas was highly efficient inside and at the foul line, helping Arizona State build a comfortable lead that eventually grew to 26 points. [espn.com]
Arizona State Controls the Glass
One of the biggest differences in the game came on the boards. Arizona State dominated the rebounding battle 49-25, creating numerous second-chance opportunities and limiting Hofstra’s offensive rhythm. Murauskas led the way with 11 rebounds, while the Sun Devils consistently won the physical battle in the paint. [espn.com]
Arizona State’s offense was balanced throughout the night, shooting 48% from the field and connecting on 13-of-26 attempts from three-point range. The Sun Devils assisted on key baskets and maintained offensive pressure even when Hofstra tried to cut into the deficit. [espn.com]
Hofstra Unable to Keep Pace vs Arizona State
The Pride never held a lead and struggled to overcome Arizona State’s size and shooting. Deywilk Tavarez paced Hofstra with 12 points, while Nick Jefferson added five assists. The Pride shot 38% from the field and were outrebounded by 24, making it difficult to stay within striking distance. [espn.com]
Arizona State carried a 41-32 advantage into halftime before pulling away in the second half with a 44-point final period. The Sun Devils’ combination of efficient offense and defensive rebounding ensured Hofstra never mounted a serious comeback. [espn.com]
Key Takeaways
Through three games, Arizona State has looked like a confident and balanced team. With Murauskas emerging as a reliable go-to scorer and the Sun Devils controlling the glass at a high level, ASU remains unbeaten and continues building momentum heading deeper into its nonconference schedule. [espn.com]
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