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Arizona State Downs New Mexico 85-82 - Match Report
Arizona State earned a 85-82 victory over New Mexico on Thursday, getting 20 points from Basheer Jihad at Acrisure Arena.
Bettors who backed Arizona State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.0 at sportsbooks.
Arizona State got 19 points from Joson Sanon and another 16 points from BJ Freeman. Alston Mason contributed 5 assists, while Jayden Quaintance cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
New Mexico got a 30-point performance from Donovan Dent, who was supported by 28 points from Mustapha Amzil. Donovan Dent had 7 assists in a losing cause for New Mexico, while Mustapha Amzil grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Mexico were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
New Mexico had a 33-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Arizona State takes its act home to face San Diego looking for another win. For New Mexico, they head home to face San Jose State.