Birmingham, Ala. – Senior Jordon Varnado capped off a career night with a mid-range go-ahead jumper with 11 seconds remaining to lift Troy over UAB, 74-73 in non-conference basketball action inside of Bartow Arena on Friday night.
Friday's victory marks the first win over the Blazers (7-5) in the Troy's (6-5) history and the nail-biting win gave UAB its first loss inside of Bartow Arena this season.
Troy trailed 69-67 with 1:57 left before Varnado made a tough layup in between two defenders to tie the game at 69. UAB answered with a corner three from Zack Bryant who tallied 18 on the night to regain the lead with 1:13 remaining.