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Merrimack Warriors vs Troy Trojans Recap - Merrimack Wins 72-68
Merrimack earned a 72-68 victory over Troy on Friday, getting 23 points from Devon Savage at Trojan Arena.
Bettors who backed Merrimack were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +11.5 at sportsbooks.
Merrimack got 20 points from Adam Clark and another 12 points from Matt Becht. Adam Clark contributed 7 assists, while Sean Trumper cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Troy got 15 points from Myles Rigsby in a losing cause and another 13 points from Tayton Conerway. Victor Valdes contributed 3 assists for them, while Thomas Dowd had 8 rebounds.
Merrimack was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Troy had a 31-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Merrimack heads into a battle against Canisius. Troy, meanwhile, will have their next action against Eastern Kentucky.