CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Two teams with vastly different styles of play entered F&M Bank Arena on Thursday afternoon. NM State's stout defense and slower-paced core stared across at a high-octane, quick-to-shoot Troy offense that poured in 98 points a day prior. While the Trojans entered 2-7 and were allowing 83.4 points per game, it was clear that one side would be forced alter their strategy. In the end, it was the Troy who came out on top with an 81-66 win, due in large part to 34 paint points and 18 Aggie turnovers. With the loss, NM State fell back to .
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