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Arizona State hosts Northern Colorado in basketball season opener

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Arizona State hosts Northern Colorado in basketball season opener
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Arizona State and Northern Colorado face off in a basketball matchup on November 6 at 7 p.m. MST at Desert Financial Arena. Both teams enter the game with season-opening victories; ASU defeated East Tennessee State 75-65, while Northern Colorado won against Colorado College 117-64. Arizona State is under new head coach Randy Bennett, who led the Sun Devils in their first game with a notable performance from Paulius Murauskas. Northern Colorado, a strong contender in the Big Sky Conference, lost all five starters from last season but showcased depth in their opener. The game marks the first meeting between the two programs.

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  • •Arizona State is 1-0 after defeating East Tennessee State.
  • •Northern Colorado also enters at 1-0, having beaten Colorado College.
  • •Paulius Murauskas scored 21 points in ASU's opener.
  • •Northern Colorado was projected second in the Big Sky Conference.
  • •The game is scheduled for November 6 at 7 p.m. MST.
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The Arizona State men picked up a win in their season opener under Randy Bennett. Next up is Big Sky contender Northern Colorado.

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