Troy Trojans Defeat UL Monroe Warhawks 80-65
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Trojan Arena
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Who won UL Monroe Warhawks vs Troy Trojans?
Troy Trojans beat UL Monroe Warhawks 80-65 at Trojan Arena on February 27, 2026.
Who was favored in UL Monroe Warhawks vs Troy Trojans?
Troy Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -3600 (about 97% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at Trojan Arena, the Troy Trojans emerged victorious against the UL Monroe Warhawks, finishing the game with a score of 80-65. This win continues Troy's strong performance in the NCAAB season, showcasing their dominance over UL Monroe, with this being their fourth consecutive victory against them in head-to-head matchups.
The Trojans, boasting a home record of 20-11, have shown a mixed form in their last ten games, holding a record of 5-5. They recently snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, scoring 78 points while allowing 59. Their scoring average over the last five games stands at 67.2, with an average of 68.6 points allowed. At home, they have maintained a record of 2-2 in their last four games, indicating a solid performance in familiar surroundings.
Conversely, the Warhawks have struggled significantly this season, recording just 4 wins against 27 losses. Their recent form has been particularly poor, with a record of 1-8-1 in their last ten games and a current losing streak of six games. Their scoring average in this period is 65.3, while they have allowed an average of 76 points per game. On the road, their struggles are evident with a home record of 0-4 and an away record of 1-4 in their last five outings.
In their previous meetings this season, the Trojans narrowly defeated the Warhawks 77-76 on February 19, 2026. Troy has dominated the series, winning all three matchups this season and last, including a significant 87-50 victory at home on February 1, 2025, and a 77-58 win on January 16, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams have had their share of challenges throughout the season. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored Troy heavily with a spread of -18.5, indicating strong expectations for their performance against UL Monroe. The total for the game was set at 153.5, with odds of -115.0 for the over and -105.0 for the under, reflecting the anticipated scoring pace.
The conditions at Trojan Arena were conducive to a solid performance by the Trojans, who capitalized on their home-court advantage. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed key scoring plays, including a series of three-pointers and effective inside scoring that helped Troy maintain control throughout the contest. Notable contributions came from players like Jerrell Bellamy, who made significant shots in the second half, and Cooper Campbell, who capped off the scoring for the Trojans.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the stark contrast between the two teams' seasons, with Troy solidifying their position as a competitive force in the league while UL Monroe continues to search for answers amidst a challenging campaign.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TROY -18.5 | 153.5 o -115 / u -105 | UL Monroe Warhawks +1500 · Troy Trojans -3600 |
Leaders
- PointsThomas Dowd22Troy Trojans
- AssistsVictor Valdes6Troy Trojans
- ReboundsThomas Dowd11Troy Trojans
- PointsLavell Brodnex20UL Monroe Warhawks
- AssistsKrystian Lewis3UL Monroe Warhawks
- ReboundsLavell Brodnex9UL Monroe Warhawks
Recent form
Troy Trojans
Last 10: 5-5Streak W168 scored · 69.2 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W78-59vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 25
- L54-65at South Alabama JaguarsFeb 21
- W77-76at UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 19
- L65-69at Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 15
- L62-74at Texas State BobcatsFeb 12
- W79-69vs Akron ZipsFeb 7
- W74-63at Georgia State PanthersFeb 5
- L44-66vs App State MountaineersJan 31
- L64-73vs James Madison DukesJan 30
- W83-78at Georgia Southern EaglesJan 24
UL Monroe Warhawks
Last 10: 1-8-1Streak L665.3 scored · 76 allowed per game1-4 away
- L54-89at South Alabama JaguarsFeb 26
- L94-102vs Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 21
- L76-77vs Troy TrojansFeb 19
- L84-95at Texas State BobcatsFeb 14
- L70-103at Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 12
- L68-73vs Ball State CardinalsFeb 7
- W85-79at Old Dominion MonarchsFeb 5
- L79-83vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersFeb 1
- D0-0vs Georgia Southern EaglesJan 30
- L43-59at App State MountaineersJan 23
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | UL Monroe Warhawks | Troy Trojans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-55 | 31-62 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 5-20 | 10-30 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 33 |
| Free throws | 16-23 | 8-12 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 25 |
| Assists | 11 | 20 |
| Steals | 3 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 3 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 42 |
| Fouls | 11 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 19 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 8 | 83 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-40Lavell Brodnex makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half33-40Micah Caster makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-40Micah Caster makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-42Jerrell Bellamy makes layup
- 2nd Half36-42Lavell Brodnex makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half39-42Krystian Lewis makes 26-foot three point jumper (Micah Caster assists)
- 2nd Half39-44Jerrell Bellamy makes 4-foot dunk (Kerrington Kiel assists)
- 2nd Half41-44Krystian Lewis makes layup
- 2nd Half43-44Krystian Lewis makes layup
- 2nd Half43-45Cooper Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-46Cooper Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-49Jerrell Bellamy makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kerrington Kiel assists)
- 2nd Half43-51Thomas Dowd makes layup
- 2nd Half43-52Thomas Dowd makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-52MJ Russell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-52MJ Russell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-55Kerrington Kiel makes 23-foot three point jumper (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half47-55MJ Russell makes layup (Krystian Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half47-57Victor Valdes makes layup
- 2nd Half47-58Victor Valdes makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half47-61Thomas Dowd makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kerrington Kiel assists)
- 2nd Half48-61Lavell Brodnex makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-61Lavell Brodnex makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-64Austin Cross makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jerrell Bellamy assists)
- 2nd Half49-67Victor Valdes makes 27-foot three point jumper (Thomas Dowd assists)
- 2nd Half51-67MJ Russell makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half51-69Cooper Campbell makes layup
- 2nd Half52-69Lavell Brodnex makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-71Thomas Dowd makes 4-foot dunk (Cooper Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half54-71MJ Russell makes 20-foot jumper (Krystian Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half56-71Lavell Brodnex makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half56-73Victor Valdes makes layup
- 2nd Half57-73MJ Russell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-73MJ Russell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-75Thomas Dowd makes 8-foot jumper (Jerrell Bellamy assists)
- 2nd Half61-75Micah Caster makes 23-foot three point jumper (Lavell Brodnex assists)
- 2nd Half61-78Jerrell Bellamy makes 23-foot three point jumper (Austin Cross assists)
- 2nd Half63-78Renars Sondors makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half63-80Cooper Campbell makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half65-80MJ Russell makes layup (Krystian Lewis assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Troy Trojans, below favours UL Monroe Warhawks.
Venue
- Trojan ArenaTroy, AL
- Attendance3339
- OfficialsTucson Grigg, Jon Tjon-Joe-Pin, Bobby Bissant III
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