Troy men tops SBC’s Carolina teams

Sophomore Alex Hicks was one of four Trojans who scored in double figures on Monday against conference opponent Appalachian State. Hicks had 10 points, six rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes of play.

Wesley Kirchharr

Staff Writer

The Troy men’s basketball team continued to roll through its conference schedule, topping Coastal Carolina 87-78 and downing Appalachian State 76-66.

The Trojans (16-12, 8-4 Sun Belt) sit among the middle of the Sun Belt standings after topping a higher-ranked Coastal Carolina team and having the second-longest win streak in the conference. During this four-game stretch, the Trojans have scored an average of 84 points per contest and have shown their ability to…