Troy Aims To Rebound In Rainbow Classic

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HONOLULU, Hawai'i – After narrowly falling in a thriller against North Dakota to start the season on Friday, Troy will look to pick up the first win of the season against Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 6:30 p.m. (CT) Sunday.

Friday's match against North Dakota marked the only game in Division I that pitted two March Madness teams against one another. Wesley Person and Jordon Varnado combined for 49 points in the game while Kevin Baker added 10.

The Trojans had the opportunity to go up one with 13 seconds to play, but Juan Davis, Jr., was only able to convert two-of-three free throws. Geno Crandall of the Fighting Hawks capped the game off with three free throws to finish with 41 points.

Prior to Friday, Troy had won three consecutive season opening games. Sunday's game will mark back-to-back games as Troy will proceed to face Hawai'I on Monday to close out the Rainbow Classic.

HOW TO FOLLOW
Tipoff: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Honolulu, Hawai'i
Video: None
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Stats: Hawaii.Statbroadcast.com
Twitter: @TroyMensHoops

SERIES HISTORY
Overall Series: Troy, 1-0
Streak: Troy, W1
Last: Troy 82-80, Nov. 23, 1990

NOTEWORTHY
• Wesley Person made four 3-pointers against North Dakota to put himself just one 3-pointer shy of tying the school record.

• Darian Adams and Javan Johnson both made their Troy debuts on Friday. Adams led the way with a team-high five assists.

• It took just 11:50 for Jordon Varnado to score 10 points against North Dakota.

For more information on Troy men's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on social media at @TroyMensHoops.

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Players Mentioned

Wesley Person

Jordon Varnado

Troy University Athletics