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South Alabama Downs Troy 70-66 - Match Report
South Alabama got 20 points and 10 rebounds from Josh Ajayi en route to a 70-66 victory over Troy on Friday at Trojan Arena.
The match was decisive in favor of South Alabama, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Chad Lott had 14 points for South Alabama and Andre Fox chipped in with 12 points. Herb McGee had 5 assists for them, while Josh Ajayi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Troy got 14 points from Desmond Williams in a losing cause and another 12 points from Tahj Small. Ty Gordon contributed 8 assists for them, while Tahj Small had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed South Alabama were victorious, as the score was 42-35 at the break.
South Alabama won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-30.
South Alabama looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Louisiana-Lafayette. Troy will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Louisiana-Monroe.