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Maui Mayhem: Texas vs. Arizona State in Foul-Filled Thriller
25 Nov
Summary
- Moe Odum's late three-pointer secured Arizona State's win over Texas.
- The game featured 24 fouls and 26 free-throw attempts in the first half.
- Texas's offense struggled initially, but improved in the second half.
The Feast Week tournament game between Texas and Arizona State in Maui was a contentious affair, ultimately decided by a dramatic late surge from the Sun Devils. The first half was plagued by 24 fouls and a combined 16 turnovers, hindering any consistent offensive rhythm for both teams. Arizona State guard Moe Odum led all scorers with 15 points in the initial period.
Despite a more fluid second half, fouls continued to be a significant factor, limiting key players like Massamba Diop. Texas found its offensive stride, improving its assist-to-turnover ratio, while Arizona State relied heavily on free throws to stay competitive. The Longhorns built a 10-point lead late in the game.
However, Arizona State mounted a crucial 13-2 run in the final minutes, taking a one-point lead with under five minutes remaining. After a back-and-forth conclusion, Moe Odum's fadeaway three-pointer with 8.6 seconds left sealed an 86-84 victory for the Sun Devils, as Texas failed to get a final shot off.
