Troy University Athletics
Monday, January 5
Troy, Ala.
7:30 p.m.
Troy University
vs
UT Arlington
Players Mentioned
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/ Basketball (M)
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/ Basketball (M)
Trojans Return Home, Host UT Arlington Monday
1/4/2015 3:35:00 PM | Basketball (M)
TROY, Alabama – Troy men's basketball returns to Trojan Arena on Monday night as UT Arlington comes to town. The Trojans and Mavericks are set to tip at 7:30 p.m., after the completion of the women's game, which starts at 5:15 p.m.
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The game can be heard on the Troy Sports Radio Networks with Barry McKnight and Jerry Miller. Live stats will also be available through TroyStats.com. Live video and audio will be available on TroyTrojans.com/watch. Fans can follow @TroyMensHoops on Twitter for live, in-game updates.
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Troy is seeking revenge from last year, as the Trojans lost two games to the Mavericks by a combined four points. In the first matchup between the programs, Troy battled back from a 10-point deficit to tie the game at 56 with 14 seconds to play at College Park Center. UT Arlington managed to hit a 3-pointer with five seconds remaining to take the final 59-56 lead.
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When the Mavericks came to Trojan Arena they, once again, were able to escape with an win as they won in double overtime, 87-86. Troy held a 49-44 lead with 13:55 remaining in the game, but UT Arlington managed a 19-0 run to take a 14-point lead. The Trojans were relentless as they fought back to go on a 16-2 run to force the game into overtime.
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Troy (5-6, 0-2) is still searching for its first conference win of the season, as it fell to UL Lafayette in its first road Sun Belt matchup on Saturday, 91-64. The Trojans' opened conference play at home against Texas State, but a 11 minute and 35 second scoring drought proved to be too much to overcome as they lost 57-46 in the Sun Belt season opener.
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Freshman Wesley Person had a career-night in the Trojans' loss at the Cajundome, as he tallied a career-high 28 points. Â Person posted a 9-of-15 mark from the floor, including 3-of-7 from downtown. The freshman was also 7-of-9 from the charity stripe. Chris Bilbo, who tallied a game-high four assists, was the only other Trojan to reach double figures as he shot 4-of-7 on his way to 10 points.
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The Mavericks (8-4, 2-0) extended their winning streak to five on Saturday night as they defeated South Alabama, 99-87. Their record is the best 12-game start since opening the 2007-08 season 10-2.
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The Mavericks rank first in the conference in 3-point field goal percentage, as they are shooting 37.4 percent. UT Arlington also ranks first in 3-point FG made on the year, averaging 7.3 trey's per game. Drew Charles owns the Sun Belt 3-point percentage first place ranking, as he is shooting 50 percent (15-of-30) from downtown.
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For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com. As always, fans can also find the Troy men's basketball team on Twitter at @TroyMensHoops, Instagram at @TroyHoops Facebook, and YouTube by searching for Troy Athletics.Â
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The game can be heard on the Troy Sports Radio Networks with Barry McKnight and Jerry Miller. Live stats will also be available through TroyStats.com. Live video and audio will be available on TroyTrojans.com/watch. Fans can follow @TroyMensHoops on Twitter for live, in-game updates.
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Troy is seeking revenge from last year, as the Trojans lost two games to the Mavericks by a combined four points. In the first matchup between the programs, Troy battled back from a 10-point deficit to tie the game at 56 with 14 seconds to play at College Park Center. UT Arlington managed to hit a 3-pointer with five seconds remaining to take the final 59-56 lead.
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When the Mavericks came to Trojan Arena they, once again, were able to escape with an win as they won in double overtime, 87-86. Troy held a 49-44 lead with 13:55 remaining in the game, but UT Arlington managed a 19-0 run to take a 14-point lead. The Trojans were relentless as they fought back to go on a 16-2 run to force the game into overtime.
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Troy (5-6, 0-2) is still searching for its first conference win of the season, as it fell to UL Lafayette in its first road Sun Belt matchup on Saturday, 91-64. The Trojans' opened conference play at home against Texas State, but a 11 minute and 35 second scoring drought proved to be too much to overcome as they lost 57-46 in the Sun Belt season opener.
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Freshman Wesley Person had a career-night in the Trojans' loss at the Cajundome, as he tallied a career-high 28 points. Â Person posted a 9-of-15 mark from the floor, including 3-of-7 from downtown. The freshman was also 7-of-9 from the charity stripe. Chris Bilbo, who tallied a game-high four assists, was the only other Trojan to reach double figures as he shot 4-of-7 on his way to 10 points.
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The Mavericks (8-4, 2-0) extended their winning streak to five on Saturday night as they defeated South Alabama, 99-87. Their record is the best 12-game start since opening the 2007-08 season 10-2.
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The Mavericks rank first in the conference in 3-point field goal percentage, as they are shooting 37.4 percent. UT Arlington also ranks first in 3-point FG made on the year, averaging 7.3 trey's per game. Drew Charles owns the Sun Belt 3-point percentage first place ranking, as he is shooting 50 percent (15-of-30) from downtown.
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For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com. As always, fans can also find the Troy men's basketball team on Twitter at @TroyMensHoops, Instagram at @TroyHoops Facebook, and YouTube by searching for Troy Athletics.Â
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