NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – Troy led by just seven at the break, but the Trojans were able to pull away in the second half to defeat Appalachian State 84-64 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Tournament against third-seed Georgia Southern.
Behind 29 points from Wesley Person on 5-6 3-point shooting, Troy (19-14) recorded the first postseason victory since March 8, 2013.
Person--the Trojans leading 3-point shooter--had 13 points in the first half, highlighted by a ferocious one-handed slam while the junior was being fouled.