Murauskas 22 points lift Arizona State over Hofstra 85-63

TEMPE, Ariz. -- — Paulius Murauskas had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Arizona State beat Hofstra 85-63 on Tuesday night.

The Sun Devils (3-0) led 41-32 at halftime before breaking the game open early in the second half. Ben Defty scored six points during a 14-3 run, and JRob Croy hit consecutive 3-pointers before Joel Foxwell added another to give Arizona State a 58-35 lead with 14:20 remaining.

Croy finished with 18 points, making four 3-pointers, while Foxwell added 16 points and six assists. Bryce Ford scored nine off the bench, all on 3-pointers.

Murauskas shot 6 of 14 from the field and went 10 of 13 at the free-throw line. He also had three blocks and two steals.

Nick Jefferson led Hofstra (1-2) with 11 points and five assists. Xavier Blake and Deywilk Tavarez scored 12 points apiece.

Arizona State shot 48% from the field and made 13 of 26 3-pointers. The Sun Devils also controlled the glass, outrebounding Hofstra 49-25.

Up next

Arizona State: Hosts UL Monroe this Friday,

Hofstra: Hosts Iona on Friday.

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