Box Score (PDF) The Trojans trailed by six at the break after shooting 32.4 percent (11-34) in the opening frame, but the defensive and offensive woes soon disappeared as the Trojans hit 43.3 percent from the field (13-30) and 40 percent from three (4-10) to close it out. While Varnado was the most dominant player on the court with 22 points and nine rebounds, it was the Trojans (16-16) defense that stole the show as South Alabama (14-18) hit only six field goals (6-30) in the second half.
NEW ORLEANS, La. – A suffocating defense in the second half combined with another strong outing from Jordon Varnado propelled Troy to a 69-62 win over South Alabama in the first round of the Sun Belt Tournament on Wednesday.
Troy Knocks Off South Alabama In Sun Belt Tournament
