Lan Frazier and Kevin Coffeen tip-off the ball to start the game Thursday night in which the SunDevils hosted the Toppers in the Del Valdez Gymnasium in Española. The Toppers led most of the first half as the SunDevils came out cold shooting from the floor, so the Toppers took advantage of that and stayed ahead. But in the second half, the SunDevils’ shooting improved, and they pulled ahead for the win 54-45. The matchup is always a fast, action-packed game and this game was no exception. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com.

Niko Garcia dribbles past Jerek Duda on his way down court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Josiah Fresquez flies to the basket for a layup over Kevin Coffeen. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Ben McBride pressures Irvine Primero under the SunDevils basket in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ben McBride blocks a shot attempt by Juan Carlos Garcia. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com.

Lan Frazier and Ethan Mondragon pressure Miguel Orozco as he attempts to bring the ball down court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com