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Murauskas 22 Points Lift Arizona State over Hofstra 85-63
Paulius Murauskas leads Arizona State at 27.0 points per game as Hofstra brings three seven-footers and a top-30 rebounding attack.
- On Tuesday, Arizona State defeated Hofstra 85-63 at Desert Financial Arena, extending the Sun Devils to 3-0. Paulius Murauskas led Arizona State with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
- To counter the Hofstra Pride's three seven-footers, ASU sought to exploit their interior size advantage. The Sun Devils controlled the glass throughout, outrebounding the Pride 49-25.
- Ben Defty scored six points during a 14-3 run early in the second half, while JRob Croy hit consecutive 3-pointers before Joel Foxwell added another to reach 58-35. Bryce Ford contributed nine points off the bench.
- Hofstra coach Speedy Claxton attributed the defeat to turnovers, saying, "It was the turnovers that cost us, especially late in the game." The Pride fell to 1-2 following the loss.
- Friday marks the next challenge for both programs, with ASU hosting UL Monroe and Hofstra Pride hosting Iona. Both teams continue their non-conference schedules following the Tuesday meeting.
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Arizona State aims to keep foot on gas vs. Hofstra
An inability to finish off opponents in the second half has yet to haunt Arizona State. Hofstra hasn't been nearly as fortunate.The Sun Devils will continue a season-opening five-game homestand on Tuesday when they host the Pride in Tempe, Ariz.Arizona...
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