The Arizona State Sun Devils play the New Mexico Lobos at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

Arizona State and New Mexico enter their first game at the Acrisure Classic at Palm Springs, Calif., on Thursday each at 5-1 with some momentum from home wins following their lone loss to this point.

New Mexico ranks fourth in the MWC with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Nelly Junior Joseph averaging 3.0. Arizona State averages