TROY, Ala. (AP) Aamer Muhammad's 21 points helped Troy defeat SIU-Edwardsville 83-60 on Friday night.

Muhammad was 7 of 9 shooting, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Trojans (4-4). Christyon Eugene scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 6, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc, and added six assists. Thomas Dowd was 3 of 7 shooting and 3 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with nine points.

The Cougars (5-4) were led in scoring by Damarco Minor, who finished with 14 points and three steals. Ray'Sean Taylor added 12 points and two steals for SIU-Edwardsville. Shamar Wright also recorded 11 points.

NEXT UP

Troy's next game is Saturday against Dayton on the road. SIU-Edwardsville hosts Green Bay on Wednesday.

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