Taylor puts up 21, SIU-Edwardsville downs Troy 78-72
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- — Ray'Sean Taylor scored 21 points as SIU-Edwardsville beat Troy 78-72 on Saturday.
Taylor added eight rebounds for the Cougars (7-2). Damarco Minor added 17 points while going 7 of 13 (1 for 3 from distance), and they also had three steals. Lamar Wright shot 4 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points. The Cougars extended their winning streak to six games.
The Trojans (6-3) were led in scoring by Aamer Muhammad, who finished with 13 points and four assists. Kieffer Punter added 11 points for Troy. Christyon Eugene also had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Hudson
- Edward Crenshaw
- Drew Larson
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 3-0 | - | 11-4 |
| Troy | 3-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Arkansas State | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| James Madison | 2-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Old Dominion | 2-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Louisiana | 2-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| Texas State | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Marshall | 1-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| App State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Southern Miss | 1-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Georgia State | 1-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| UL Monroe | 0-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 3-1 | - | 8-7 |
| Morehead State | 3-1 | - | 8-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-1 | - | 8-7 |
| Little Rock | 2-1 | 0.5 | 8-6 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 2-2 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Western Illinois | 2-2 | 1 | 8-7 |
| UT Martin | 2-2 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-2 | 1.5 | 5-9 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-3 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Lindenwood | 1-3 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Tennessee State | 1-3 | 2 | 5-10 |
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