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Egbuniwe nets 18 points as Tennessee Tech edges out West Georgia 76-73

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In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles secured a narrow victory over the West Georgia Wolves with a score of 76-73. Daniel Egbuniwe was the standout performer for Tennessee Tech, contributing 18 points to the team’s effort.

The game was intense, particularly in the second half. West Georgia found themselves down by 15 points at halftime but mounted a strong comeback. With just 10 seconds remaining on the clock, the Wolves managed to close the gap to 75-70. In a last-ditch effort, Demetrus Johnson II launched a three-pointer for West Georgia that found the mark, leaving only two seconds in the game before the final buzzer.

Throughout the contest, Egbuniwe not only showcased his scoring ability but also played a crucial role defensively, recording seven rebounds and blocking five shots. Rodney Johnson Jr. supported the team’s performance with 10 points and seven rebounds, while Ray Glasgow also added 10 points, shooting 4 of 7 from the field, including two successful three-point attempts.

On the opposing side, Shelton Williams-Dryden was the leading scorer for West Georgia, amassing 20 points and pulling down 10 rebounds along with two steals. Kyric Davis contributed significantly as well, scoring 19 points, grabbing nine rebounds, and making four steals. Kolten Griffin also made his presence felt, scoring 17 points for the Wolves, who have now fallen to an 0-3 record this season.