TROY, Ala. – The top defensive team in the Sun Belt Conference entered Trojan Arena on Saturday, but it was Troy's offense that was once again the story as the Trojans defeated Louisiana, 85-78, in overtime for their fifth straight win.
Troy (10-7, 5-1 SBC) doubled up Louisiana (9-9, 3-3) in overtime, 14-7, after the Cajuns used an 11-3 run over the final 5:11 of the fourth quarter to send the game to the extra session.
The Trojans hit the 75-point mark for the 10th straight game and did so against the Sun Belt's top-scoring defense; the Cajuns entered Saturday allowing just 54.