Old Dominion Monarchs Fall to Troy in Double Overtime
What happened
The Old Dominion University men's basketball team lost to Troy University 83-77 in a double-overtime game at home. The Monarchs battled the first-place Trojans but were ultimately defeated in the extended contest.
Why it matters
- Old Dominion forward KC Shaw scored a career-high 34 points in the losing effort, often while being double-teamed by the Trojans. - The game, played in front of 5,263 fans at Chartway Arena, was sent to overtime when Troy's Thomas Dowd hit a fadeaway jumper with four seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 64-64. - Troy, the defending Sun Belt Conference champion, entered the contest on a three-game winning streak and had won eight of its last nine games. - Two Troy players recorded double-doubles: Theo Seng with 24 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Thomas Dowd with 12 points and 15 boards. - Rebounding and free throws proved decisive, as Troy outrebounded Old Dominion 47-37 and outscored the Monarchs 29-18 from the foul line. - The victory improved Troy's conference record to 7-1, solidifying their position as the Sun Belt Conference leader, while the Monarchs fell to 3-6 in conference play. - With the loss, Old Dominion's overall season record dropped to 6-15. - A key possession in the first overtime saw Troy's Theo Seng miss a potential game-winning three-pointer as time expired, sending the contest to a second overtime period.
Key numbers
- The Old Dominion University men's basketball team lost to Troy University 83-77 in a double-overtime game at home.
- - Old Dominion forward KC Shaw scored a career-high 34 points in the losing effort, often while being double-teamed by the Trojans.
- The game, played in front of 5,263 fans at Chartway Arena, was sent to overtime when Troy's Thomas Dowd hit a fadeaway jumper with four seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 64-64.
- Two Troy players recorded double-doubles: Theo Seng with 24 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Thomas Dowd with 12 points and 15 boards.
Quick answers
What happened in Old Dominion Monarchs Fall to Troy in Double Overtime?
The Old Dominion University men's basketball team lost to Troy University 83-77 in a double-overtime game at home. The Monarchs battled the first-place Trojans but were ultimately defeated in the extended contest.
Why does Old Dominion Monarchs Fall to Troy in Double Overtime matter?
Old Dominion forward KC Shaw scored a career-high 34 points in the losing effort, often while being double-teamed by the Trojans. The game, played in front of 5,263 fans at Chartway Arena, was sent to overtime when Troy's Thomas Dowd hit a fadeaway jumper with four seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 64-64. Troy, the defending Sun Belt Conference champion, entered the contest on a three-game winning streak and had won eight of its last nine games. Two Troy players recorded double-doubles: Theo Seng with 24 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Thomas Dowd with 12 points and 15 boards. Rebounding and free throws proved decisive, as Troy outrebounded Old Dominion 47-37 and outscored the Monarchs 29-18 from the foul line. The victory improved Troy's conference record to 7-1, solidifying their position as the Sun Belt Conference leader, while the Monarchs fell to 3-6 in conference play. With the loss, Old Dominion's overall season record dropped to 6-15. A key possession in the first overtime saw Troy's Theo Seng miss a potential game-winning three-pointer as time expired, sending the contest to a second overtime period.
