Troy Drops Overtime Thriller

Thursday, November 29

Troy, Ala.

7:15 p.m.

Troy University

3-4

Austin Peay

3-4

OT 1

Austin Peay

Troy

11/29/2018 10:43:00 PM | Basketball (M)

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By: Troy Athletics Communications

Troy, Ala. – Sophomore Javan Johnson made a put-back dunk with three seconds remaining to force overtime but Austin Peay outlasted Troy in the extra period, handing the Trojans a tough 79-74 loss in non-conference basketball action on Thursday night.

Troy (3-4) held the Governors (3-4) quiet in the first half from the field, keeping Austin Peay at 29 percent (9-of-31), but the Trojans went cold from behind the arc in the final 25 minutes going 1-of-10.

With 55 seconds remaining in the overtime period, sophomore Darian Adams grabbed a steal which set up freshman Spencer Rodgers for a three-pointer at the top of the key that gave Troy a 74-73 lead. On the ensuing possession as the shot clock was near zero, Zach Glotta converted a deep three-pointer that would give Austin Peay the lead for good.

Senior Jordon Varnado and sophomore Javan Johnson poured in a team-high 14 points each. Johnson added six rebounds and an assist to his stat line while Varnado grabbed three rebounds, three assists, one block and a steal. Senior Alex Hicks posted a double double in 12 points and 12 boards.

QUOTING COACH CUNNINGHAM
"It was a hard-fought game and we knew that it would be. We respect how hard Austin Peay played and how physical they were. We just struggled to make three's; it is hard to win a game when you go 4-of-26 from the three-point line. Give our guys credit for fighting and scrapping and never giving up."

QUICK HITS
- Four Trojans scored in double figures for the third consecutive game (Varnado 14, Johnson 14, Hicks 12, Adams 11)
- Troy grabbed a season-high 49 rebounds, 18 of which were off the offensive glass
- Adams' 11 points tied his career high and his seven free throws made (7-of-7) are a personal best

UP NEXT
Troy will head to Tallahassee, Fla., on Monday for a 7 p.m. (CT) contest against No. 15 Florida State. The game will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.