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UMass-Lowell Falls 71-69 Against Arizona State - Game Recap
Jose Perez scored 20 points leading Arizona State to a 71-69 victory over UMass-Lowell at Desert Financial Arena on Thursday.
Jamiya Neal had 12 points for Arizona State and Frankie Collins chipped in with 11 points. Jose Perez had 4 assists for them, while Alonzo Gaffney was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
UMass-Lowell got a 19-point performance from Abdoul Karim Coulibaly, who was supported by 17 points from Ayinde Hikim. Ayinde Hikim had 8 assists in a losing cause for UMass-Lowell, while Quinton Mincey grabbed 9 rebounds.
Arizona State trailed at halftime, 31-23.
UMass-Lowell had a 39-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Arizona State takes its act home to face BYU looking for another win. For UMass-Lowell, they head on the road to face Saint Peter's.