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Georgia State defeats Old Dominion 77-70

Posted Thursday, January 11, 2024 10:44 pm

By The Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Toneari Lane's 23 points helped Georgia State defeat Old Dominion 77-70 on Thursday night.

Lane shot 8 for 18 (5 for 12 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line for the Panthers (8-7, 3-1 Sun Belt Conference). Dwon Odom scored 14 points and added 10 rebounds and eight assists. Leslie Nkereuwem shot 4 of 6 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 11 points, while adding eight rebounds.

Vasean Allette finished with 19 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals for the Monarchs (4-12, 0-5). Tyrone Williams added 17 points and three steals for Old Dominion. In addition, R.J. Blakney had 12 points and three blocks.

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