Troy University Athletics
Thursday, December 11
Dothan, Ala.
7 p.m.
Troy University
4-3
80
vs
63
Fort Valley State
0-8
1
2
F
Fort Valley State Un
29
34
63
Troy
42
38
80
Team Stats
FVSU
TROY
FG%
.339
.491
3FG%
.217
.400
FT%
.727
.667
RB
44
33
TO
22
16
STL
11
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
24
FGM
8
3FGM
3
FTM
5
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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/ Basketball (M)Photo by: Chris Davis
Trojans Cruise to Win in Dothan Civic Center
12/11/2014 10:38:00 PM | Basketball (M)
DOTHAN, Alabama – The Troy men's basketball team shot past Fort Valley State as it defeated the Wildcats 80-63 in its first game at the Dothan Civic Center. Senior Musa Abdul-Aleem led the Trojans with a game-high 24 points as he shot 8-of-13 from the floor, 16 of which came in the first half.
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The Trojans took a 1-0 lead just two minutes and 39 seconds into the contest, which it would never relinquish.
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The Trojans (4-3) and Wildcats started off the game slow, as neither squad could find the bottom of the net until Fort Valley State's Le'Roy Broner hit a jumper almost five minutes into the contest.
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Troy took no time to find its groove, as it jumped out to a 17-7 lead eight minutes into the game. The Wildcats gained a little momentum as they chipped away at the Trojans' lead, going 4-of-4 to cut into Troy's lead at 26-16.
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John Walton III, who tallied 10 points on the night, helped give the Trojans a cushion on their lead as he sank free throws to give Troy a 33-19 lead.
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Heading into the break, Troy held a 42-29 lead over Fort Valley State. Troy shot 57.7 percent from the floor to Fort Valley State's 38.5 percent. The Trojans out shot the Wildcats 20-10 in points in the paint, 15-7 on points off turnovers and 10-1 in second chance points.
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To open the second, the Trojans and Wildcats traded baskets. The Trojans earned their largest lead at 14 with 13:32 remaining at 58-44. However, Fort Valley State was relentless as it continued to try and cut into Troy's lead, but it was never able to get within 10.
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Senior Kevin Thomas quietly tallied 12 points, as he was 4-of-7 from the field and 4-of-6 from the charity stripe. He added seven rebounds, a career-high four blocks, while accounting for three steals. Junior John Walton III accounted for 10 points, while reeling in seven rebounds. Junior Chris Bilbo led the team with 5 assists.
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In one minute of action, freshman Jordan Anderson, a Dothan, Ala., native sunk the first shot of his career, a 3-pointer to seal the Trojans' 80-63 victory.
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Troy closed out the game shooting 49.1 percent from the floor. Despite being out-rebounded 44-33, Troy outscored Fort Valley State 36 to 24 in the paint. The Trojans also had the advantage in points off turnovers, 24-10, and second chance points, 12-9.
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Troy also forced 22 Fort Valley State turnovers.
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D'Areial Franklin, who tallied 14 points, led Fort Valley State. Tyrone Brinson, who had eight points on the night, tallied a game-high 10 rebounds.Â
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Next up, Troy hits the road its last two nonconference opponents. Troy begins the stretch as it faces Austin Peay on Monday, December 15. Tip off between the Trojans and Governors is set for 7 p.m.
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For more information on Troy, visit TroyTrojans.com. As always, fans can also find the Trojans on Twitter at @TroyMensHoops, Facebook, Instagram at @TroyHoops and on YouTube by searching for Troy Athletics.
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The Trojans took a 1-0 lead just two minutes and 39 seconds into the contest, which it would never relinquish.
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The Trojans (4-3) and Wildcats started off the game slow, as neither squad could find the bottom of the net until Fort Valley State's Le'Roy Broner hit a jumper almost five minutes into the contest.
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Troy took no time to find its groove, as it jumped out to a 17-7 lead eight minutes into the game. The Wildcats gained a little momentum as they chipped away at the Trojans' lead, going 4-of-4 to cut into Troy's lead at 26-16.
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John Walton III, who tallied 10 points on the night, helped give the Trojans a cushion on their lead as he sank free throws to give Troy a 33-19 lead.
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Heading into the break, Troy held a 42-29 lead over Fort Valley State. Troy shot 57.7 percent from the floor to Fort Valley State's 38.5 percent. The Trojans out shot the Wildcats 20-10 in points in the paint, 15-7 on points off turnovers and 10-1 in second chance points.
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To open the second, the Trojans and Wildcats traded baskets. The Trojans earned their largest lead at 14 with 13:32 remaining at 58-44. However, Fort Valley State was relentless as it continued to try and cut into Troy's lead, but it was never able to get within 10.
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Senior Kevin Thomas quietly tallied 12 points, as he was 4-of-7 from the field and 4-of-6 from the charity stripe. He added seven rebounds, a career-high four blocks, while accounting for three steals. Junior John Walton III accounted for 10 points, while reeling in seven rebounds. Junior Chris Bilbo led the team with 5 assists.
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In one minute of action, freshman Jordan Anderson, a Dothan, Ala., native sunk the first shot of his career, a 3-pointer to seal the Trojans' 80-63 victory.
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Troy closed out the game shooting 49.1 percent from the floor. Despite being out-rebounded 44-33, Troy outscored Fort Valley State 36 to 24 in the paint. The Trojans also had the advantage in points off turnovers, 24-10, and second chance points, 12-9.
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Troy also forced 22 Fort Valley State turnovers.
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D'Areial Franklin, who tallied 14 points, led Fort Valley State. Tyrone Brinson, who had eight points on the night, tallied a game-high 10 rebounds.Â
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Next up, Troy hits the road its last two nonconference opponents. Troy begins the stretch as it faces Austin Peay on Monday, December 15. Tip off between the Trojans and Governors is set for 7 p.m.
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For more information on Troy, visit TroyTrojans.com. As always, fans can also find the Trojans on Twitter at @TroyMensHoops, Facebook, Instagram at @TroyHoops and on YouTube by searching for Troy Athletics.
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