ncaab Game Recap
Recap - UAB Defeats Troy 76-75
Jalen Benjamin scored 17 points leading UAB to a 76-75 victory over Troy at Trojan Arena on Thursday.
UAB won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread.
UAB got 17 points from Zack Bryant and another 16 points from Tavin Lovan. Zack Bryant contributed 4 assists, while Will Butler cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Troy got a 21-point performance from KJ Simon, who was supported by 18 points from Darian Adams. Darian Adams had 5 assists in a losing cause for Troy, while Zay Williams grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Troy were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
UAB won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-18.
UAB looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Alabama A&M. Troy will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Chattanooga.