By Cal, SDA Media Relations Student Assistant
TEMPE, Ariz. – Led by a 22-point outing from senior guard Gerry Blakes, the Arizona State men’s basketball team defeated Belmont 83-74 to open the regional round of the Legends Classic. In total four Sun Devils scored in double-figures, including the aforementioned Blakes who also finished with eight rebounds, Andre Spight who added 15 knocking down 4-of-7 attempts from beyond the arc, Savon Goodman who recorded his first double-double of the season with 13 points and 12 rebounds, and Kodi Justice with 13.
“It’s a great feeling to get our season started and to generate a win and we did so against a very good basketball team that has tournament experience.