TROY, Ala. (Interstat) — Thomas Dowd recorded 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead Troy to a 59-49 victory over South Alabama in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Trojan Arena.

The Trojans improved to 10-5 overall by holding off the Jaguars, who fell to 11-5. Troy led 30-23 at halftime and maintained control despite a combined 13-for-60 shooting performance from 3-point range between the teams. Dowd’s dominant rebounding and interior presence were pivotal.

Chaze Harris scored 18 points for South Alabama. Troy’s defense was key, forcing nine turnovers and blocking six shots. Attendance was 3,639.