Arizona State secured an 85-82 victory over New Mexico in the Acrisure Invitational semifinal, with Basheer Jihad and Joson Sanon leading the charge. Jihad contributed 20 points, while Sanon added 19. The Sun Devils will face Saint Mary’s in the championship game, while New Mexico will play Southern California in the consolation game. In a game filled with fouls, Donovan Dent stood out with 30 points and seven assists for New Mexico. Mustapha Amzil also had a strong performance with 28 points and eight rebounds. The game included 47 fouls and 64 free-throw attempts, with Arizona State making 24 of 32 shots from the line and New Mexico sinking 28 of 32. New Mexico closed the first half with a 16-1 run to take the lead, but Arizona State fought back in the second half. Jihad and Freeman’s 3-pointers in the final minutes sealed the win for Arizona State. The intense game featured several lead changes and ties, but ultimately Arizona State emerged victorious. With the win, Arizona State advances to the championship game, showcasing their strength and determination on the court.
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