The Monarchs rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit, cutting the Trojans lead down to 10 midway through the second half. A 13-5 run from Troy, however, quieted the comeback attempt.

BOTTOM LINE: Troy plays in the Sun Belt Tournament against Old Dominion. The Trojans have gone 13-5 against Sun Belt opponents, with a 7-5 record in non-conference play. Troy has a 2-4 record in games decided by less than 4 points.