TROY, Ala. — In their Sun Belt Conference opener, Troy emerged victorious over Georgia State with a score of 77-57, powered by the impressive performance of Myles Rigsby, who contributed 22 points to the team’s success.

Rigsby showcased his shooting skills, connecting on 6 out of 10 attempts from the floor, including a solid 3 for 5 from beyond the arc, and completed 7 of 10 free throws. The Trojans, now with an 8-4 record, also benefited from Tayton Conerway’s contribution of 13 points, where he displayed an efficient shooting performance by hitting 5 of 7 shots, including one 3-pointer. Additionally, Conerway facilitated play with five assists and made his presence felt defensively with three steals. Marcus Rigsby Jr. added further support with 10 points, shooting 4 of 8 from the field.

On the other side, Jelani Hamilton stood out as the leading scorer for the Panthers, tallying 18 points in the game. Georgia State’s efforts were complemented by Zarigue Nutter, who scored 10 points, and Toneari Lane, who chipped in with nine points.