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Troy Downs Appalachian State 67-61 - Match Report
Efe Odigie scored 17 points leading Troy to a 67-61 victory over Appalachian State at Holmes Convocation Center on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Troy were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks.
Duke Deen had 16 points for Troy and Kieffer Punter chipped in with 8 points. Duke Deen had 5 assists for them, while Efe Odigie was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Appalachian State got 17 points from Adrian Delph in a losing cause and another 17 points from Donovan Gregory. Donovan Gregory contributed 5 assists for them, while James Lewis Jr. had 9 rebounds.
Troy trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Troy won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-26.
Troy heads into a battle against Coastal Carolina. Appalachian State, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Alabama.