Troy University Athletics
Monday, November 17
Troy, Ala.
7 p.m.
Troy University
1-1
64
vs
74
Ole Miss
1-1
1
2
F
Ole Miss
34
40
74
Troy
23
41
64
Team Stats
OM
TROY
FG%
.500
.321
3FG%
.250
.241
FT%
.818
.767
RB
42
28
TO
20
17
STL
8
10
Game Leaders
Pts
25
FGM
5
3FGM
5
FTM
10
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
Photo by: Joshua Thurston
Trojans Drop Tough Decision Against Ole Miss, 74-64
11/17/2014 10:22:00 PM | Basketball (M)
TROY, Alabama – The Troy men's basketball team (1-1) fell to Ole Miss (1-1) 74-64 in its second largest crowd at Trojan Arena on Monday night. Freshman Wesley Person led all scorers with 25 points, 20 of which came in a second half surge. Senior Kevin Thomas recorded his first double-double of the season, the fifth of his career, as he led all on the glass with 14 rebounds and posted 13 points.
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"The first thing I want to say is a huge thank you to the crowd," said head coach Phil Cunningham. "The students were there in full force and they were enthusiastic. It was an electric atmosphere. The only thing I wish we could have changed was the outcome of the game. We are going to be a work in progress. We told the team, don't worry, we are going to be fine. With your effort and toughness, we are going to be fine."
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Thomas opened the game with Troy's first four points. On a hustle play, he kept the ball between the lines to give junior Chris Bilbo the opportunity to beat the buzzer to tie the game at six. After a few free throws, the Rebels went on to score nine points to take a 17-7 lead.
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Troy had a hard time finding the bottom of the net, as they shot 20.7 percent in the first half. From beyond the arc, the Trojans shot a mere 13.3 percent, going 2-of-15. Thomas led all players as he tallied 11 boards in the first half alone, including seven offensive boards.
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The second half was all Person as he came out on fire sinking back-to-back 3-pointers. The momentum shifted as Troy cut into Ole Miss' lead to get within five at 36-31. Person went 5-of-8 in the second on his way to 25.
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Whenever Troy was able to find some energy, Ole Miss had a response. With 1:52 remaining in the contest, Person hit a three to get Troy within nine. Then, Thomas hit two free throws to pull the Trojans within seven with 55 seconds remaining.
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The Rebels quickly responded with a layup from Jarvis Summers, Ole Miss' leading scorer. That took the wind out of the Trojans' sail as they fell by 10 to the Rebels.
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Senior Jarvis Summers, who recorded 21 points, led Ole Miss. On the boards, Sebastian Saiz led the Rebels grabbing nine boards.
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On the game, the Trojans shot 32.1 percent overall. From beyond the arc, Troy shot 24.1 percent, in large part to Wesley Person, who accounted for all five of Troy's seven 3-pointers on the night.Â
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Next up, the Trojans hit the road for the first time as they face SEC foe Georgia at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Friday, November 21. Game time is set for 6 p.m. (CT).
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For more information on Troy, visit TroyTrojans.com. As always, fans can also find the Trojans on Twitter at @TroyMensHoops, Facebook, Instagram at @TroyHoops and YouTube by searching for Troy Athletics.
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"The first thing I want to say is a huge thank you to the crowd," said head coach Phil Cunningham. "The students were there in full force and they were enthusiastic. It was an electric atmosphere. The only thing I wish we could have changed was the outcome of the game. We are going to be a work in progress. We told the team, don't worry, we are going to be fine. With your effort and toughness, we are going to be fine."
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Thomas opened the game with Troy's first four points. On a hustle play, he kept the ball between the lines to give junior Chris Bilbo the opportunity to beat the buzzer to tie the game at six. After a few free throws, the Rebels went on to score nine points to take a 17-7 lead.
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Troy had a hard time finding the bottom of the net, as they shot 20.7 percent in the first half. From beyond the arc, the Trojans shot a mere 13.3 percent, going 2-of-15. Thomas led all players as he tallied 11 boards in the first half alone, including seven offensive boards.
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The second half was all Person as he came out on fire sinking back-to-back 3-pointers. The momentum shifted as Troy cut into Ole Miss' lead to get within five at 36-31. Person went 5-of-8 in the second on his way to 25.
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Whenever Troy was able to find some energy, Ole Miss had a response. With 1:52 remaining in the contest, Person hit a three to get Troy within nine. Then, Thomas hit two free throws to pull the Trojans within seven with 55 seconds remaining.
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The Rebels quickly responded with a layup from Jarvis Summers, Ole Miss' leading scorer. That took the wind out of the Trojans' sail as they fell by 10 to the Rebels.
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Senior Jarvis Summers, who recorded 21 points, led Ole Miss. On the boards, Sebastian Saiz led the Rebels grabbing nine boards.
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On the game, the Trojans shot 32.1 percent overall. From beyond the arc, Troy shot 24.1 percent, in large part to Wesley Person, who accounted for all five of Troy's seven 3-pointers on the night.Â
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Next up, the Trojans hit the road for the first time as they face SEC foe Georgia at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Friday, November 21. Game time is set for 6 p.m. (CT).
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For more information on Troy, visit TroyTrojans.com. As always, fans can also find the Trojans on Twitter at @TroyMensHoops, Facebook, Instagram at @TroyHoops and YouTube by searching for Troy Athletics.
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