Trojans Drop Blazers to End Non-Conference Schedule

Saturday, December 28

Troy, Ala.

1 p.m.

Troy University

5-7

Belhaven

4-6

Belhaven

TROY

Photo by: Joshua Thurston

Trojans Drop Blazers to End Non-Conference Schedule

12/28/2013 3:43:00 PM | Basketball (M)

Box Score

By: Joe St. Pierre

Box Score

TROY, Ala. – Despite trailing by double-digits early, the Troy men's basketball team (5-7) took down Belhaven (4-6), 74-62, on Saturday afternoon at Trojan Arena. The Trojans outscored the Blazers 43-27 in the second half on the way to their fifth straight home win.

"Antoine Myers really got it going there at the end of the first half," said head coach Phil Cunningham. "We picked it up defensively and played with some energy."

Antoine Myers led the way for the Trojans with 21 points, tying a career-high, on 8-of-13 shooting. Jeff Mullahey had a tremendous game, finishing with 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

Hunter Williams scored in double-figures for the third time in the last four games, finishing with 12 points.

As a team, the Trojans shot 46.9 percent (23-of-49) from the field and 27.3 percent (3-of-11) from range.

Belhaven was in foul trouble all game, with six Blazers finishing with at least four fouls. Troy took advantage, hitting 25-of-36 free throws on the night.

Belhaven got out to an early lead behind some hot shooting from range, as the Blazers hit 4-of-5 3's to start the game. The Blazers would lead by as many as 13 points, but Troy closed out the half on a 13-4 run to narrow the deficit.

Sun Belt Conference play opens up on Thursday, January 2, with Troy heading out to Atlanta to take on SBC newcomer Georgia State at 6 p.m.

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