The Arizona State Sun Devils (4-1) and Texas Longhorns (4-1) are set to face off in an exciting matchup to conclude the first day of the Maui Invitational, taking place at the Lahaina Civic Center on Monday night.
Arizona State comes into the tournament with momentum, having recently secured two consecutive victories, including a notable 83-76 win against Hawaii. In that game, Toledo transfer Bryce Ford shone brightly, scoring 20 points while driving the Sun Devils to comeback dominance in the second half after trailing at halftime. Additionally, Pepperdine transfer Moe Odum contributed 15 points and six assists, while Anthony Johnson from the University of the Cumberlands added 16 points off the bench, showcasing ASU’s depth and versatility.
On the other side, Texas has displayed impressive form, winning four straight games following an early season loss to then-No. 6 Duke. Their most recent performance saw them overpower Rider, clinching a 99-65 victory where Xavier transfer Dailyn Swain led the charge with 26 points in just 26 minutes of play. Other contributors included Purdue transfer Camden Heide and Florida Atlantic transfer Matas Vokietaitis, who each scored 20 points, demonstrating Texas’s offensive firepower and defensive tenacity by holding Rider to only 33.9% shooting.
Looking ahead, the winner of this match will proceed to face either Washington State or host Chaminade in the next round, while the losing teams will compete in a consolation semifinal. Historically, Texas holds a 4-1 advantage in their all-time series against Arizona State, with their last encounter resulting in a narrow 87-85 victory for the Longhorns during the second round of the 2014 NCAA tournament.
This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest in college basketball, and fans are eager to witness what unfolds. Catch all the action live on ESPN2 at 11:30 PM ET or stream it through Fubo, ensuring you don’t miss any of the excitement.