Arizona State and New Mexico are set to face off in the Acrisure Classic at Palm Springs, Calif., with both teams entering the game at 5-1. They have each displayed strong performances at home and on neutral sites this season. New Mexico’s recent victory over UCLA was considered their best performance by coach Richard Pitino. Arizona State, on the other hand, is coming off a three-game winning streak after a close loss to Gonzaga earlier in the season.
In their last game, New Mexico defeated Texas Southern with Tru Washington leading the Lobos with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Mustapha Amzil also had a strong showing with 18 points. The Lobos have been successful at creating turnovers and turning them into points, as demonstrated by their 30-2 edge in points off turnovers in the win over Texas Southern.
Meanwhile, Arizona State has been led by Joson Sanon, who came off the bench to score 22 points in their victory over Cal Poly. Sanon, a pure shooter according to coach Bobby Hurley, has been a key player for the Sun Devils this season.
Both teams will bring their momentum into Thursday’s game at the Acrisure Classic, making it an exciting matchup for fans to watch. With strong performances from key players on both sides, it promises to be a competitive and thrilling game.
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