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Arizona State had a challenging first half against UMass-Lowell, being outrebounded, outhustled, and outshot.
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UMass-Lowell started strong with a 12-5 run, shooting over 40%, led by Abdoul Karim Coulibaly's 8 points.
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Despite a 12-point deficit, ASU made a late push, with four straight shots narrowing the lead to 5.
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UML countered with a 6-2 run to finish the half, extending their lead and undoing ASU's progress.
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Jose Perez led ASU with 6 points, while Coulibaly paced the River Hawks with 8.
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ASU struggled, shooting 26.7%, compared to UML's 45%, emphasizing the need for improved shooting in the second half.
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The key question remains: Can the Sun Devils improve their shooting in the second half to close the gap?
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