South Alabama is a game clear of the field atop the Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball standings, but four teams are hot on the Jaguars’ heels. One of those is Troy, which visits the Mitchell Center at 3 p.

The Jaguars and Trojans meet Saturday for the first time in conference play this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Corey is shooting 45.6% and averaging 16.1 points for the Jaguars. Conerway is shooting 32.8% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Trojans, while averaging 12 points, 4.9 assists and 3.1 steals.

South Alabama basketball coach Richie Riley had all his “guys” back on Wednesday night, and the result was a 75-62 victory over Southern Miss at the Mitchell Center. Forward Randy Brady returned to the lineup after a three-game absence due to an ankle injury,

South Alabama hosts Southern Miss in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mitchell Center. Here’s a look at what you need to know about the matchup: Top players: G Myles Corey (16.5 ppg, 4.6 apg); F Barry Dunning (12.4 ppg, 5.8 ppg); F Judah Brown (10.8 ppg, 46% 3-pt); F John Broom (6.2 rpg, 1.8 spg)

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