MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) Nelson Phillips' 14 points helped Troy defeat Montana 73-62 Saturday night.

Phillips shot 4 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free throw line for the Trojans (5-1). Zay Williams scored 13 points and added eight rebounds. Christyon Eugene was 4-of-7 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding seven rebounds.

Aanen Moody finished with 16 points for the Grizzlies (2-3). Dischon Thomas added 12 points for Montana. In addition, Lonnell Martin Jr. finished with nine points and seven rebounds.

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Both teams play again on Tuesday. Troy hosts Southern University at New Orleans and Montana hosts Montana State-Northern.

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