MOBILE, Ala. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, Barry Dunning Jr. played a pivotal role by contributing 14 points, with the final two coming from the free-throw line just two seconds before the game concluded, securing a narrow 64-63 victory for South Alabama over Troy.

Dunning also made an impact on the boards, grabbing eight rebounds for the Jaguars, who now hold a record of 14 wins and 5 losses and 6 wins against 1 loss in the Sun Belt Conference. Judah Brown added to the score with 12 points, showcasing his shooting skills by converting 4 of 8 attempts, including 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. Randy Brady was another key contributor, scoring 11 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field, including an impressive 3-pointers shooting rate of 3 for 4.

For the Trojans, who now stand at 11 wins and 7 losses overall and 4 wins to 3 losses in conference play, Tayton Conerway was the standout performer, leading their scoring with 23 points, in addition to providing four assists and making four steals. On the other hand, Thomas Dowd offered steady support with eight points, six rebounds, and three steals. Marcus Rigsby Jr. also added eight points to the mix.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to continue their season on Thursday. South Alabama will travel to face UL Monroe, while Troy will host Southern Miss in their next home game.