NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — In a game that defied conventional efficiency and stretched deep into the night, the Troy Trojans outlasted the Old Dominion Monarchs in a double-overtime marathon on Wednesday.

The final score was Troy 83, Old Dominion 77, in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game that required two extra periods to decide at the Constant Convocation Center.

The contest was a study in grinding persistence rather than offensive artistry. Both teams struggled mightily from the perimeter, combining to shoot just 9 for 44 from three-point range. The difference ultimately came at the free-throw line, where Troy converted 29 of 34 attempts compared to Old Dominion’s 18 of 25. In a game decided by six points, that 11-point disparity at the charity stripe proved decisive.

The game’s most critical sequence unfolded in the final minute of the second overtime. With Troy clinging to a two-point lead, Old Dominion’s Ketron Shaw, who had carried the Monarchs all night, committed a costly turnover. Troy’s Cooper Campbell stole the ball and was immediately fouled. Campbell, a guard from Puyallup, Washington, calmly sank both free throws to extend the lead to four with 14 seconds remaining. On the ensuing possession, Old Dominion’s Robert Davis turned the ball over again, sealing the Monarchs’ fate and ending a nearly three-hour battle.

The game was a tale of two remarkable individual performances. For Old Dominion, Shaw was a one-man offensive engine. The junior guard from Charlotte, North Carolina, played 49 of a possible 50 minutes and poured in a game-high 34 points, relentlessly attacking the basket to keep his team in contention. He added a steal and a block in a monumental effort.

For Troy, the scoring load was shared by its frontcourt. Theo Seng, a 6-foot-9 forward from Davis, California, matched Shaw’s endurance with 43 minutes and led the Trojans with 24 points, showcasing a versatile inside-out game. His partner, Victor Valdes, a 6-foot-7 forward from Monterrey, Mexico, added 21 points, many coming from his 13-of-16 performance at the free-throw line.

The regulation and first overtime periods were characterized by stalemates. The teams were tied 35-35 at halftime and 64-64 at the end of regulation. The first overtime yielded just 12 total points, ending deadlocked at 70-70. Troy finally created separation in the second extra session, outscoring the Monarchs 13-7, with Valdes scoring five points in the final frame.

Beyond the stars, Troy’s Campbell provided crucial all-around play with 12 points, five assists and three steals. Old Dominion received 16 points from Norfolk native Jordan Battle and 12 points from LJ Thomas.

Statistically, the game was remarkably even. Old Dominion shot slightly better from the field, 43.8% to 36.9%, and won the points-in-the-paint battle 36-34. Troy countered by forcing 20 Monarch turnovers, converting them into 20 points, and holding a significant edge in fast-break points, 13-8.

The win improved Troy’s record to 14-6 overall and continued its strong run in conference play. The loss dropped Old Dominion to 6-15, a record belying the fight shown in this protracted contest.

Troy next travels to face Georgia Southern on Saturday. Old Dominion will remain at home to host Louisiana-Lafayette, also on Saturday.

An announced crowd of 5,263 witnessed the endurance test, which saw the teams combine for 166 possessions in a game that finished well under the projected point total. Troy entered as a 5.5-point favorite according to sportsbooks, a margin they barely covered in the extended time.