TROY, Ala. (Interstat) — The Troy women’s basketball team used a decisive second-quarter surge to secure a 69-59 victory over Appalachian State in a Sun Belt Conference game Wednesday night at Trojan Arena.

The Mountaineers led 20-17 after the first quarter but were held to just six points in the second period as the Trojans built a 36-26 halftime advantage. Troy maintained its lead throughout the second half despite Appalachian State’s 23-point third quarter.

Zay Dyer led Troy with 20 points, while Emani Jenkins added 13. Daisia Mitchell scored 12 points for Appalachian State. Troy improved to 19-3 overall, and Appalachian State fell to 10-12. Attendance was 1,373.