MOBILE, Ala. – Despite a 15-point offensive explosion in the second half from Christyon Eugene, Troy couldn't fight back, falling to rival South Alabama, 77-60 on Saturday afternoon in the Mitchell Center.
The Trojans (13-10, 5-5 SBC) continue to fall down the standings this weekend as they sit tied for eighth with Old Dominion. Meanwhile, the Jaguars (9-13, 3-7 SBC) end a four-game losing streak to move up one spot to 11th.
A quiet first half by Eugene was met with a 15-point and two-steal performance in the second on 6-of-8 shooting – shot 0-of-6 in the first.