| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 42 | 28 | 70 |
| TROY | 34 | 32 | 66 |
Ajayi scores 20 to carry South Alabama over Troy 70-66
TROY, Ala. -- Josh Ajayi had 20 points as South Alabama narrowly beat Troy 70-66 on Friday night.
Andre Fox made a pair of free throws with 18 seconds left to give the Jaguars a three-point lead and Ty Gordon missed a 3-point attempt for the Trojans with 5 seconds left.
Chad Lott had 14 points for South Alabama (14-11, 7-7 Sun Belt Conference). Tyreke Locure added 12 points. Fox had 12 points.
Desmond Williams had 14 points for the Trojans (9-16, 5-9). Tahj Small added 12 points. Gordon had 10 points.
South Alabama plays Louisiana-Lafayette at home on Thursday. Troy matches up against Louisiana-Monroe at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian Shey
- Steve Orkus
- Matt Jarman
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 9-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Troy | 8-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 2 | 15-8 |
| James Madison | 7-4 | 2 | 14-9 |
| App State | 7-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Marshall | 7-4 | 2 | 14-10 |
| Old Dominion | 6-5 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Texas State | 5-6 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Southern Miss | 5-6 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Louisiana | 5-6 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Georgia State | 4-7 | 5 | 8-15 |
| UL Monroe | 2-9 | 7 | 6-18 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-10 | 8 | 8-15 |
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