PACIFIC 10 BASKETBALL : Arizona State Pulls Away in Second Half
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Freshman Dwayne Fontana scored 15 points and Isaac Austin had 11 of his 14 points in the second half as Arizona State beat California, 87-78, in a Pacific 10 Conference game Sunday.
Matt Anderson added 13 points and freshman Stevin Smith 12 for the Sun Devils, 16-8 overall and 7-7 in league play.
California fell to 11-14 and 7-9, despite Brian Hendrick’s 24 points and 10 rebounds.
The Golden Bears, who trailed at halftime, 37-36, took their only lead of the second half on Hendrick’s layup with 19:31 remaining.
Austin’s turnaround jumper started an 8-0 run, which he capped with two free throws for a 45-38 lead with 16:56 left.
Smith, Anderson and freshman Jamal Faulkner each made three-point goals for a 68-52 lead with 7:04 to play.
California never got closer than eight points from there.
The Sun Devils, who trailed at one point, 11-4, took the halftime lead on two Emery Lewis free throws with 14 seconds left.
