Utah Tech Trailblazers @ Arizona State Sun Devils
Underclassmen Diop, Trouet lead Arizona State to 81-66 victory over Utah Tech
TEMPE, Ariz. -- — Freshman Mor Massamba Diop had 18 points, sophomore Santiago Trouet posted a double-double and Arizona State defeated Utah Tech 81-66 on Sunday.
Diop made 7 of 12 shots from the floor for the Sun Devils (2-0), including both of his 3-point tries. He added six rebounds. Trouet finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds, sinking 4 of 7 shots with a 3-pointer.
Maurice Odum pitched in with 14 points, six assists and six rebounds, while Allen Mukeba scored 10 off the bench on 5-for-7 shooting for Arizona State.
Jusaun Holt hit a 3-pointer to pull Utah Tech even at 14-all, but Trouet scored off his own steal and Diop followed with a 3-pointer to spark an 8-0 spurt. The Sun Devils took a 14-point lead with 2:39 remaining and carried it into halftime at 39-25.
Trouet buried a 3-pointer to give Arizona State its largest lead at 75-52 with 5:16 left to play.
Britton Berrett and Chance Trujillo hit back-to-back 3-pointers to cap a 13-0 run and cut it to 75-65 with 2:39 remaining. Odum sank two free throws to end the run and Diop followed with a dunk to seal the victory.
Trujillo scored 15 to lead the Trailblazers (2-2). Noah Bolanga had 13 points, six rebounds and five of his team's 16 turnovers. Ethan Potter totaled 12 points and eight rebounds, while Holt scored 11 with four assists.
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Game Information
Tempe, AZ

Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Tony Padilla
Referee:Gregory Nixon

2025-26 Standings
| Western Athletic ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| California Baptist | 13-5 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Utah Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Southern Utah | 6-12 | 8 | 10-22 |
| Tarleton State | 5-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-13 | 9 | 14-19 |
| Big 12 ConferenceBig 12 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 16-2 | - | 36-3 |
| Houston | 14-4 | 2 | 30-7 |
| Iowa State | 12-6 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Kansas | 12-6 | 4 | 24-11 |
| Texas Tech | 12-6 | 4 | 23-11 |
| TCU | 11-7 | 5 | 23-12 |
| BYU | 9-9 | 7 | 23-12 |
| UCF | 9-9 | 7 | 21-12 |
| West Virginia | 9-9 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Cincinnati | 9-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Colorado | 7-11 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Arizona State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Oklahoma State | 6-12 | 10 | 20-15 |
| Baylor | 6-12 | 10 | 17-17 |
| Kansas State | 3-15 | 13 | 12-20 |
| Utah | 2-16 | 14 | 10-22 |
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