TROY, Ala. — South Alabama men's basketball couldn't overcome a tough night shooting and fell 59–49 to Troy Saturday evening at Trojan Arena. The Jaguars slipped to 11–5 overall and 2–2 in Sun Belt action, while the Trojans improved to 10–5 and 3–0 in conference play.

Key Stats

• Chaze Harris finished with a team-high 18 points, five rebounds, and five steals, while Hantz Louis-Jeune joined him in double figures with 10 points and seven rebounds.

• Stephen Williams delivered a gritty second-half effort, pulling down a game-high 13 rebounds to go along with eight points off the bench.

• South Alabama was limited to 32.0 percent shooting from the field and 3-of-18 from three-point range, while Troy connected on 13 three-pointers. 

• Troy forced 10 South Alabama turnovers, converting them into nine fast-break points.

Key Moments

• South Alabama opened the game on a 6–0 run, with early baskets from Jayden Cooper and Chaze Harris off defensive stops.

• Troy answered with a 7–0 run midway through the first half, sparked by back-to-back three-pointers to swing momentum.

• The Trojans finished the first half with seven threes and took a 30–23 lead into the break.

• Troy extended the margin to its largest lead, 41–23, at the 17:48 mark of the second half following consecutive perimeter scores.

• South Alabama responded with a 12–0 run, highlighted by interior finishes from Stephen Williams and defensive pressure from Harris.

• Hantz Louis-Jeune converted a fast-break layup and knocked down two free throws to pull the Jaguars within 49–46.

• Troy answered with timely shooting down the stretch to hold off the comeback attempt.

Quotable

Head Coach Richie Riley

"We've got to be able to do more offensively. I thought we did a tremendous job defensively against one of the highest-scoring teams in the country. We had clean looks, but we just left a lot on the table. Our defense gave us a chance to win the game, and we have to be able to make plays to win games like this. I'm ready to get back home, let them get a little rest, and do our best to get better for a home stretch."

Up Next

South Alabama returns to the Mitchell Center next Saturday, Jan. 10, for a midday matchup with Georgia Southern Eagles at 1 p.m. CT. The game will air on ESPNU.

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