Arizona State Rallies to Defeat UMass 78-62 at Hall of Fame Classic

Freshman Jayden Quaintance's double-double and a dominant second half secured the Sun Devils' victory in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Arizona State improved to 9-2 with a 78-62 win over UMass, overcoming a halftime deficit with a strong second-half performance.
Freshman Jayden Quaintance recorded a career-high 19 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks, marking his third double-double of the season.
Basheer Jihad led the Sun Devils in scoring with 20 points and added eight rebounds and three blocks to his performance.
UMass guard Rahsool Diggins scored a game-high 24 points, but the Minutemen struggled offensively in the final minutes, making their last field goal with 6:52 remaining.
Arizona State outscored UMass 47-29 in the second half, capitalizing on a 19-3 run to take control and secure the victory.