NDL: S30W1 - Arizona State (30) at UMass (17)
Same Old Story in Amherst
Article By: The Arizona State Sun Devils claimed a 30-17 victory over the UMass Minutemen in a hard-fought game marked by a series of costly turnovers from UMass. Arizona State's defense played aggressively, capitalizing on the Minutemen's mistakes to gain momentum throughout the matchup. Despite some promising drives, UMass struggled to maintain possession, committing multiple turnovers that halted their progress and gave the Sun Devils excellent field position.
ASU's offense took advantage, with key scoring plays pushing their lead to a comfortable margin. The Sun Devils’ ground game controlled the pace, and a strong defensive performance helped seal the win. The Minutemen showed flashes of resilience but couldn't overcome their ball security issues. Arizona State improves with this decisive 30-17 win, while UMass will need to regroup and address their turnover troubles.
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Sun Devils Win in Week 1
Article By: In an electrifying showdown at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Arizona State University (ASU) football showcased their prowess, defeating the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Minutemen with a final score of 30-17. The victory not only highlighted ASU's offensive capabilities but also emphasized their defensive strength, marking a significant moment in their season.
The game started out slow in the first quarter with each team feeling the other out. UMas would end the first quarter with a 3-0 lead. ASU was looking for answers on offense and found them with the running game. In the 2nd quarter the game got more exciting. ASU would drive down and have to settle for a field goal to tie the game at 3. The Sun Devils would then score to take a 10-3 lead, but the Minutemen answered right back to tie it at 10 with 28 seconds left in the second quarter. With all their timeouts, ASU then got the ball into field goal range to take a 13-10 lead going into the half.
The second half the defense stepped up and picked off the UMass QB 3 times to help setup good field position and also turning one of those into a defensive TD. The Sun Devils tried to control the ball and clock in the second half without making any mistakes which has been the downfall in the past. After field goal and touchdown, the defense would stand strong for a 30-17 win.
The victory over UMass was a testament to Arizona State's preparation and determination. With this win, the Sun Devils continue to build momentum as they look ahead to the remainder of the season.
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