Troy's Jackson Fields scores a career-high 20 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Trojans to a 71-70 win over Arkansas State. This victory moves Troy into a tie for first place in the Sun Belt Conference.
Troy 's Jackson Fields erupted for a career-high 20 points, including five pivotal 3-pointers, to lead the Trojans to a thrilling 71-70 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday. This hard-fought win propelled Troy into a tie for first place in the Sun Belt Conference , sharing the top spot with the Red Wolves, South Alabama, and James Madison, with four regular-season games remaining. The Trojans now stand at 17-9 overall and 10-4 in conference play.
Fields's impressive performance came after Troy trailed by as many as nine points in the first half and 34-30 at halftime. The team surged in the second half, taking their first lead on a 3-pointer by Thomas Dowd with 13:57 remaining. The lead changed hands several times before Fields' fifth 3-pointer gave Troy the advantage for good at 63-62 with just 2:01 on the clock. Victor Valdes then sealed the victory with four consecutive free throws, extending Troy's lead to 67-62. Despite a late 3-pointer by Arkansas State's Taryn Todd that cut the Trojans' lead to 69-67, Troy's Marcus Rigsby and Dowd each sank a free throw, ensuring a four-point margin before Terrance Ford's final 3-pointer at the buzzer. This win marked a season split for both teams after Arkansas State defeated Troy 84-78 earlier in the season.
JACKSON FIELDS TROY ARKANSAS STATE SUN BELT CONFERENCE BASKETBALL
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