Troy wins 77-57 over Georgia State in a Sun Belt opener
TROY, Ala. -- — Myles Rigsby's 22 points helped Troy defeat Georgia State 77-57 on Saturday in a Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams.
Rigsby shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 10 from the line for the Trojans (8-4). Tayton Conerway added 13 points while going 5 of 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) while he also had five assists and three steals. Marcus Rigsby Jr. had 10 points and finished 4 of 8 from the field.
Jelani Hamilton led the Panthers (4-8) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Georgia State also got 10 points from Zarigue Nutter. Toneari Lane also had nine points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris King
- Nathan Bemis
- Derek Schulte
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 6-1 | - | 14-5 |
| Arkansas State | 5-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| App State | 5-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Troy | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 4-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 4-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Louisiana | 4-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| James Madison | 3-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 3-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Southern Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Georgia State | 3-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
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