BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — Victor Valdes scored 26 points as Troy edged UAB 86-85 in a men’s college basketball game Sunday at Bartow Arena.

The Trojans, who trailed 39-35 at halftime, used a 51-point second half to secure the victory. Valdes, from Monterrey, Mexico, added five assists. Ahmad Robinson led all scorers with 25 points for the Blazers, and Salim London added 19.

Troy shot 14 for 28 from 3-point range, overcoming UAB’s 34-for-61 performance from the floor. The Trojans improved to 7-5, while UAB fell to 7-4. Attendance was 3,542.