Troy Defeats Southern Miss in Sun Belt Tournament Semifinal

Jerrell Bellamy's 22 points power top-seeded Troy to 78-70 win

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Jerrell Bellamy scored 22 points to lead top-seeded Troy to a 78-70 victory over Southern Miss in the semifinal of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament.

Why it matters

The win advances Troy to the Sun Belt Conference Tournament final, giving them a chance to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The details

Bellamy's 22 points paced Troy, who led wire-to-wire against Southern Miss. The Trojans shot 48% from the field and outrebounded the Golden Eagles 36-30 to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on March 9, 2026.

The players

Jerrell Bellamy

A senior guard for the Troy Trojans who led the team with 22 points in the semifinal victory.

Troy Trojans

The top-seeded team in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, who advanced to the final with their win over Southern Miss.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles

The opponent of Troy in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament semifinal, who fell 78-70 to the Trojans.

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What’s next

The Troy Trojans will play in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament final on March 11, 2026, with a chance to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

Troy's dominant performance against Southern Miss showcases their status as the top team in the Sun Belt Conference and puts them one win away from an NCAA Tournament berth.