Troy split with Arkansas State during the regular season, losing 84-78 at home in January before winning 71-70 in Jonesboro in February. The Trojans and Red Wolves tied for the Sun Belt regular-season title with South Alabama and James Madison, and Cross said he’s counting on another close game Monday night.
The Monarchs finished Year 1 under coach Mike Jones by playing some of their best basketball over the final week, becoming the lone rabble-rouser in a tournament that has otherwise followed the
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Tayton Conerway had 22 points, Jackson Fields scored 21 and Troy rolled to a 79-60 victory over James Madison on Sunday night in a Sun Belt Conference Tournament semifinal.