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BOONE, N.C. – Tayton Conerway delivered his finest display of the season, steering Troy to an impressive 69-61 away victory against App State on Thursday evening in the Holmes Convocation Center, marking the commencement of their road conference campaign.
Troy (9-4, 2-0 SBC) showcased a determined final 10 minutes that featured both offense and defense executing numerous significant plays to distance themselves from App State (6-7, 0-2 SBC). Tayton Conerway had a standout night, propelling the Trojans forward. The senior guard achieved a season-high of 16 points, making all his attempts from the field (4-4) – each being a three-pointer – and recording a career-best eight assists. His four 3-pointers also represented a personal milestone.
After a break of 11 days, the Trojans started sluggishly, netting only three points in the first 4:30 of the contest. Troy initiated scoring with a 3-pointer from Marcus Rigsby Jr., but App State countered with a 10-0 run, claiming a 10-3 advantage as the first media timeout approached.
The Trojans managed merely 1-5 from the field and struggled to contain the Mountaineers’ offense. Following the timeout, Troy began to find its rhythm, narrowing the App State lead to 12-10 by the under-12 break.
App State found its rhythm post-timeout, embarking on a 7-0 run to lead 17-12 with 9:02 left in the opening half. Teetering on the edge of breaking the game open, Troy responded with a 14-3 run to seize a 26-20 advantage. Jackson Fields drilled his initial 3-pointer of the season during this stretch, and the Trojans ultimately entered halftime with a 33-30 lead. Prior to Thursday, Troy had a record of 8-1 (1-0 SBC) this season when ahead at the break.
Rigsby Jr. spearheaded the scoring for Troy with eight points in the first half, while Conerway contributed seven and Thomas Dowd added five. The Trojans recorded a shooting percentage of 48.1 in the first half, while the Mountaineers stood at 37.9.
The second half saw both teams exchanging baskets for the majority of play, and by the final media timeout with 3:56 left, the Trojans led 57-56. Just over a minute later, Conerway sunk a long three-pointer, pushing the Trojans’ lead to four, with the Mountaineers failing to get closer than three thereafter.
Conerway and Dowd converted pivotal free-throws, preventing App State from rallying late.
In addition to Conerway’s notable performance, Rigsby Jr. matched his season-best with 12 points. Dowd also contributed 12 points while securing six rebounds.
Troy concluded the night with a shooting percentage of 43.9 from the field, including a season-high of 12 three-pointers out of 35 attempts (34.3 percent).
The Trojans received substantial contributions from the bench, which outperformed the Mountaineers’ substitutes 21-4. Theo Seng led the bench scores with nine points on 4-7 shooting.
App State faced difficulties from the field, finishing at 21-56 (37.5 percent) overall and 8-26 (30.8 percent) from beyond the arc. Myles Tate topped all scorers with 20 points, while Jalil Beaubrun added 12. Troy is currently 4-0 when limiting opponents to under 40 percent shooting.
Quotable – head coach Scott Cross
“We started poorly, but our players reacted well, and I’m proud of them for that. We had a solid performance as a team. We made some mental errors, but overall we executed well. Our shooting was exceptional. Outrebounding these guys, I consider it a significant achievement. Keeping them under 40 percent shooting was another fantastic aspect. It’s challenging to win in this environment due to the elevation, and we were traveling a lot. This was our first game back in 11 days. It’s a tremendous victory for the team.”
Up Next
Troy returns to the court on Saturday afternoon as they head to Huntington, W.Va., for a matchup against Marshall. The tipoff is set for 3 p.m. CT, and the game will be available on ESPN+ and the Troy Sports Media Network.
Notables
• Troy’s all-time record against App State is now 11-12. The Trojans have emerged victorious in the last two encounters and six of the last seven.
• Tayton Conerway recorded a season-high of 16 points, with all attempts from the field being successful. Four three-pointers represents a career-high for the senior guard.
• Conerway achieved a career-best eight assists, the highest by any Trojan this season, surpassing his previous best of six.
• Also scoring in double-digits for Troy were Marcus Rigsby Jr. with 12 points and Thomas Dowd with 12 points as well.
• Troy made a season-high 12 three-pointers, the previous best being 11 against UTSA. The Trojans now hold a record of 3-0 this season when making 10 or more shots from beyond the arc.
• Troy’s record stands at 9-1 (2-0 SBC) when leading at halftime.
• Thursday marked Troy’s first win this season when scoring less than 70 points.
• The Troy bench outscored App State’s bench 21-4, led by Theo Seng’s nine points.
• Troy surpassed App State in rebounding, finishing 38-32.
Troy (9-4, 2-0 SBC) showcased a determined final 10 minutes that featured both offense and defense executing numerous significant plays to distance themselves from App State (6-7, 0-2 SBC). Tayton Conerway had a standout night, propelling the Trojans forward. The senior guard achieved a season-high of 16 points, making all his attempts from the field (4-4) – each being a three-pointer – and recording a career-best eight assists. His four 3-pointers also represented a personal milestone.
After a break of 11 days, the Trojans started sluggishly, netting only three points in the first 4:30 of the contest. Troy initiated scoring with a 3-pointer from Marcus Rigsby Jr., but App State countered with a 10-0 run, claiming a 10-3 advantage as the first media timeout approached.
The Trojans managed merely 1-5 from the field and struggled to contain the Mountaineers’ offense. Following the timeout, Troy began to find its rhythm, narrowing the App State lead to 12-10 by the under-12 break.
App State found its rhythm post-timeout, embarking on a 7-0 run to lead 17-12 with 9:02 left in the opening half. Teetering on the edge of breaking the game open, Troy responded with a 14-3 run to seize a 26-20 advantage. Jackson Fields drilled his initial 3-pointer of the season during this stretch, and the Trojans ultimately entered halftime with a 33-30 lead. Prior to Thursday, Troy had a record of 8-1 (1-0 SBC) this season when ahead at the break.
Rigsby Jr. spearheaded the scoring for Troy with eight points in the first half, while Conerway contributed seven and Thomas Dowd added five. The Trojans recorded a shooting percentage of 48.1 in the first half, while the Mountaineers stood at 37.9.
The second half saw both teams exchanging baskets for the majority of play, and by the final media timeout with 3:56 left, the Trojans led 57-56. Just over a minute later, Conerway sunk a long three-pointer, pushing the Trojans’ lead to four, with the Mountaineers failing to get closer than three thereafter.
Conerway and Dowd converted pivotal free-throws, preventing App State from rallying late.
In addition to Conerway’s notable performance, Rigsby Jr. matched his season-best with 12 points. Dowd also contributed 12 points while securing six rebounds.
Troy concluded the night with a shooting percentage of 43.9 from the field, including a season-high of 12 three-pointers out of 35 attempts (34.3 percent).
The Trojans received substantial contributions from the bench, which outperformed the Mountaineers’ substitutes 21-4. Theo Seng led the bench scores with nine points on 4-7 shooting.
App State faced difficulties from the field, finishing at 21-56 (37.5 percent) overall and 8-26 (30.8 percent) from beyond the arc. Myles Tate topped all scorers with 20 points, while Jalil Beaubrun added 12. Troy is currently 4-0 when limiting opponents to under 40 percent shooting.
Quotable – head coach Scott Cross
“We started poorly, but our players reacted well, and I’m proud of them for that. We had a solid performance as a team. We made some mental errors, but overall we executed well. Our shooting was exceptional. Outrebounding these guys, I consider it a significant achievement. Keeping them under 40 percent shooting was another fantastic aspect. It’s challenging to win in this environment due to the elevation, and we were traveling a lot. This was our first game back in 11 days. It’s a tremendous victory for the team.”
Up Next
Troy returns to the court on Saturday afternoon as they head to Huntington, W.Va., for a matchup against Marshall. The tipoff is set for 3 p.m. CT, and the game will be available on ESPN+ and the Troy Sports Media Network.
Notables
• Troy’s all-time record against App State is now 11-12. The Trojans have emerged victorious in the last two encounters and six of the last seven.
• Tayton Conerway recorded a season-high of 16 points, with all attempts from the field being successful. Four three-pointers represents a career-high for the senior guard.
• Conerway achieved a career-best eight assists, the highest by any Trojan this season, surpassing his previous best of six.
• Also scoring in double-digits for Troy were Marcus Rigsby Jr. with 12 points and Thomas Dowd with 12 points as well.
• Troy made a season-high 12 three-pointers, the previous best being 11 against UTSA. The Trojans now hold a record of 3-0 this season when making 10 or more shots from beyond the arc.
• Troy’s record stands at 9-1 (2-0 SBC) when leading at halftime.
• Thursday marked Troy’s first win this season when scoring less than 70 points.
• The Troy bench outscored App State’s bench 21-4, led by Theo Seng’s nine points.
• Troy surpassed App State in rebounding, finishing 38-32.
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