Bittersweet Homecoming

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Troy’s defense continued to hemorrhage points Saturday as the Trojans fell in their fifth consecutive game, 38-33, to North Texas.

North Texas quarterback Derek Thompson completed 31 of 38 passes for 331 yards and connected for two touchdowns. Running back James Hamilton, who replaced injured starter Lance Dunbar, rushed for 110 yards on 19 carries.

“They are a possession, ball control type team that throws just enough to keep you loose,” Troy head coach Larry Blakeney said. “They aren’t the first ones to give us trouble defensively.”

Quarterback Corey Robinson and the Trojan offense showed improved play but not the place it matters most … the scoreboard.

“Offensively, we made some strides,” Robinson said. “But we lost so it doesn’t even really matter until we win.”

Winning is something Troy (2-7, 1-4) has not done recently.

In front of a homecoming crowd of 17,103, the defending Sun Belt champions assured themselves of a losing record and will not be eligible to participate in a bowl game for the first time since 2005. The Trojans have lost back-to-back home games for just the second time under head coach Larry Blakeney.

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