Paulius Murauskas totals 31 points, 13 rebounds as Arizona State breezes past UL Monroe 92-62
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State's Paulius Murauskas contributed 31 points and 13 rebounds, leading the Sun Devils to a dominant 92-62 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Friday night. The first-year coach Randy Bennett guided the team to an unbeaten record. Murauskas, who transferred from Saint Mary's alongside his new coach, finished with 11 of 20 shots, including three 3-pointers, and 6 of 8 free throws.
Joel Foxwell added 16 points and nine assists, while Dillan Shaw chipped in with 12 points and eight rebounds for Arizona State. UL Monroe, who started the game strong with a 9-6 lead, struggled throughout the second half. Dayjaun Anderson paced the Warhawks with 17 points and eight rebounds, but the team finished 0-3 on the road for the night.
UL Monroe's Ziyade Ndancky scored 13 points, while Phillip Tillman and reserve Khalil London both had 12 points. Despite a 9-6 lead in the opening five minutes, Arizona State never looked back, opening a 47-22 lead by halftime. The Sun Devils shot 45% overall, making 15 of 44 three-pointers and 9 of 13 free throws.
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