The Sun Devils score the most points ever in a First Four game, burying Nevada 98-73 to set up a West Region first-round game against TCU on Friday in Denver.
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Arizona State hit 67.7% of its shots from the floor and forced 10 turnovers in the first half, putting together a 22-2 run over eight minutes to pull away, meanwhile keeping the defensive pressure on and forcing the Wolf Pack to the perimeter. Desmond Cambridge Jr. – a Nevada transfer – had 17 points, Jamiya Neal had 16 and Desmond’s brother, Devan Cambridge, added 15 for Arizona State.
Both teams appeared in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2019. The Sun Devils beat St. Johns in the First Four that season but lost in the round of 64.The Wolf Pack shot better in the second half but couldn’t climb out of the hole ASU put them in early. Nevada couldn’t get closer than 19 points after halftime.The Sun Devils forced 11 turnovers and kept the pressure on in the second half after Nevada was already crushed.
Jordan Gilliam made a jumper that got Texas Southern as close as 10 points with 10:01 left in the second half. The Tigers shot 42% and finished 1 for 17 from 3-point range.
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