Bowling Green, Ky. – Troy hit five clutch free throws in the final 51 seconds to hold off a furious comeback by Western Kentucky and earn a huge 87-81 win in non-conference basketball action inside of E.A. Diddle Arena on Sunday evening.
The Trojans (5-5) shot a season-high 48 percent (12-of-25) from three and registered back-to-back games of shooting more than 50 percent from the field after shooting 54.1 percent (33-of-61).
Senior Alex Hicks paced the Trojans with a 20-point performance including a career-high three three-pointers made. Hicks also posted seven rebounds, two steals an assist and a block.