Arizona State emerged victorious over New Mexico with an 85-82 win in the Acrisure Invitational semifinal game. Basheer Jihad and Joson Sanon led the Sun Devils with 20 and 19 points, respectively. The game was intense with multiple lead changes until Arizona State took control late in the game. New Mexico’s Donovan Dent scored 30 points and Mustapha Amzil added 28 in a close matchup. The game featured a total of 47 fouls, resulting in a high number of free-throw attempts for both teams. Arizona State’s victory secured their spot in the championship game against Saint Mary’s, while New Mexico will face Southern California in the consolation match. The Sun Devils showed resilience in coming back from a deficit, ultimately securing the win with strong plays down the stretch. Both teams put up a tough fight, but Arizona State’s determination and performance on the court ultimately led them to success.
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