OUT OF GAS: Southern Miss Stalls as Troy ZONE Dominates, Bellamy POWERS Trojans Back to the Finals

Troy secures a hard-fought return to the Sun Belt Championship, outlasting a fatigued Southern Miss squad despite Tylik Weeks’ standout tournament. Can Troy go back-to-back as Sun Belt champions for the first time since Georgia State’s reign? Dave Schultz spotlights Troy’s strategic move to zone defense, clutch free throw shooting, and Bellamy’s 22-point performance in a game defined by resilience and late drama. Key storylines include Southern Miss’s struggles from the line, South Alabama’s historic NIT makeup call, and Sun Belt baseball action with weekend sweeps and wild scoring outbursts. Insights on postseason implications, potential coaching changes at Texas State and Troy, and rising RPI rankings ramp up excitement heading into championship week. With upcoming matchups and Selection Sunday looming, can the Sun Belt surprise in both basketball and baseball?