Troy University Athletics
Saturday, February 14
Troy, Ala.
4:15 p.m.
Troy University
9-15, 4-11
80
vs
84
UL Lafayette
14-12, 8-7
1
2
OT 1
F
UL Lafayette
41
33
10
84
Troy
35
39
6
80
Team Stats
ULL
TROY
FG%
.483
.620
3FG%
.304
.286
FT%
.655
.560
RB
33
32
TO
11
16
STL
6
7
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
21
FGM
9
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Players Mentioned
G
/ Basketball (M)
G
/ Basketball (M)G
/ Basketball (M)F
/ Basketball (M)
Photo by: Chris Davis
Trojans Shoot Season Best, But Fall to UL Lafayette in Overtime
2/14/2015 8:04:00 PM | Basketball (M)
TROY, Alabama – The Troy men's basketball team erased a 14-point deficit, shooting a season-best 62 percent from the floor on the night, but was unable to complete the comeback as it fell to UL Lafayette in overtime, 84-80 at Trojan Arena.
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"Well, there are some tough ones, but that probably takes the cake," said head coach Phil Cunningham. " I'm proud of the guys and how they fought back and got back into the game, despite being down eight with just over a minute to go. They never gave up. They fought and scrapped and ended up getting into a position to tie it and head into overtime. Kevin (Thomas) makes huge two free throws, just felt like we were in a position to finish it in overtime. We had one bad possession, but I'm proud of how they fought back."
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With just 1:03 remaining, the Trojans trailed the Ragin' Cajuns by eight, 73-65. Chris Bilbo, who poured in a career and game high 21 points, sunk seven-straight points to cut the lead to one at 73-72 with 11 seconds remaining.
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After a free throw by UL Lafayette's Brian Williams made it a 74-72 lead with eight seconds to play, Kevin Thomas drove to the basket and was fouled. With 0.8 seconds to play, Thomas sunk both to send the game into overtime.
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Troy (9-15, 4-11) took its first lead of the contest with 3:38 to play in overtime thanks to a put back by Thomas, 76-75. Abdul-Aleem extended the lead with a layup of his own, but free throw shooting by Shawn Long and back-to-back buckets by Jay Wright gave the Ragin' Cajuns back the lead at 81-80, which the Trojans could not overcome. Long put the game out of reach with two free throws, giving UL Lafayette an 84-80 win.
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Four Trojans scored in double figures including Bilbo, who shot 9-of-10 on the night. Thomas earned his 14th career double-double, his 10th of the season, with 14 points, shooting 4-of-5 from the floor, and a game-high 11 rebounds. Abdul-Aleem poured in 17 points, while reeling in eight boards. Wesley Person pitched in 16 points on the night, the freshman's 21st game in double figures.
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Coming out of the break, Troy trailed UL Lafayette, 41-35. After trading buckets, the Cajuns went on a 7-0 run to give them a 57-43 lead with 13:02 to play in the game. Back-to-back treys by Person gave Troy momentum as it cut UL Lafayette lead to 57-49.
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The Trojans scored seven-straight buckets as they fought relentlessly to trail by eight at 62-56 with just under eight to play in the contest. After back and forth play ensued for a majority of the contest, the Cajuns led 73-65 with 1:33 to play. That is when Troy forced four straight Cajun turnovers and Bilbo scored his seven straight points.
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Troy and UL Lafayette traded baskets for most of the first half. Then, with the game tied at 27-27 with 4:07 remaining in the first half, the Ragin' Cajuns went on a 14-3 run to give themselves a 41-30 lead. Abdul-Aleem and Kelton Ford ended the half with a 5-0 run, allowing the Trojans to trail by six heading into the break.
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UL Lafayette (14-12, 8-7) had five players in double figures and was led by Long who paced the Ragin' Cajuns with 17 points, five of which came at the free throw line in overtime. Williams reeled in a team-high six boards.
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In the game, Troy outshot UL Lafayette, 62 percent (31-of-50) to 48.3 percent (29-of-60). The Trojans outscored the Ragin' Cajuns, 44-40 in the paint.
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Troy hits the road Thursday as it faces Georgia Southern at Hanner Fieldhouse. Tip between the Eagles and the Trojans is set for 6:30 CT.
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For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com. As always, fans can also find the Troy men's basketball team on Twitter at @TroyMensHoops, Instagram at @TroyHoops Facebook, and YouTube by searching Troy Athletics.
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"Well, there are some tough ones, but that probably takes the cake," said head coach Phil Cunningham. " I'm proud of the guys and how they fought back and got back into the game, despite being down eight with just over a minute to go. They never gave up. They fought and scrapped and ended up getting into a position to tie it and head into overtime. Kevin (Thomas) makes huge two free throws, just felt like we were in a position to finish it in overtime. We had one bad possession, but I'm proud of how they fought back."
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With just 1:03 remaining, the Trojans trailed the Ragin' Cajuns by eight, 73-65. Chris Bilbo, who poured in a career and game high 21 points, sunk seven-straight points to cut the lead to one at 73-72 with 11 seconds remaining.
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After a free throw by UL Lafayette's Brian Williams made it a 74-72 lead with eight seconds to play, Kevin Thomas drove to the basket and was fouled. With 0.8 seconds to play, Thomas sunk both to send the game into overtime.
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Troy (9-15, 4-11) took its first lead of the contest with 3:38 to play in overtime thanks to a put back by Thomas, 76-75. Abdul-Aleem extended the lead with a layup of his own, but free throw shooting by Shawn Long and back-to-back buckets by Jay Wright gave the Ragin' Cajuns back the lead at 81-80, which the Trojans could not overcome. Long put the game out of reach with two free throws, giving UL Lafayette an 84-80 win.
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Four Trojans scored in double figures including Bilbo, who shot 9-of-10 on the night. Thomas earned his 14th career double-double, his 10th of the season, with 14 points, shooting 4-of-5 from the floor, and a game-high 11 rebounds. Abdul-Aleem poured in 17 points, while reeling in eight boards. Wesley Person pitched in 16 points on the night, the freshman's 21st game in double figures.
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Coming out of the break, Troy trailed UL Lafayette, 41-35. After trading buckets, the Cajuns went on a 7-0 run to give them a 57-43 lead with 13:02 to play in the game. Back-to-back treys by Person gave Troy momentum as it cut UL Lafayette lead to 57-49.
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The Trojans scored seven-straight buckets as they fought relentlessly to trail by eight at 62-56 with just under eight to play in the contest. After back and forth play ensued for a majority of the contest, the Cajuns led 73-65 with 1:33 to play. That is when Troy forced four straight Cajun turnovers and Bilbo scored his seven straight points.
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Troy and UL Lafayette traded baskets for most of the first half. Then, with the game tied at 27-27 with 4:07 remaining in the first half, the Ragin' Cajuns went on a 14-3 run to give themselves a 41-30 lead. Abdul-Aleem and Kelton Ford ended the half with a 5-0 run, allowing the Trojans to trail by six heading into the break.
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UL Lafayette (14-12, 8-7) had five players in double figures and was led by Long who paced the Ragin' Cajuns with 17 points, five of which came at the free throw line in overtime. Williams reeled in a team-high six boards.
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In the game, Troy outshot UL Lafayette, 62 percent (31-of-50) to 48.3 percent (29-of-60). The Trojans outscored the Ragin' Cajuns, 44-40 in the paint.
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Troy hits the road Thursday as it faces Georgia Southern at Hanner Fieldhouse. Tip between the Eagles and the Trojans is set for 6:30 CT.
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For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com. As always, fans can also find the Troy men's basketball team on Twitter at @TroyMensHoops, Instagram at @TroyHoops Facebook, and YouTube by searching Troy Athletics.
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