Troy University Athletics
Monday, November 20
Lexington, KY.
7 P.M.
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at
Kentucky
Troy Readies For No. 7 Kentucky
11/20/2017 12:22:00 AM | Basketball (M)
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LEXINGTON, Kentucky – Troy is back under the bright lights looking for the program's first win over a ranked program with a matchup against No. 7 Kentucky on Monday at 7 p.m. (CT) on the SEC Network.
It will be the second time in five games against a ranked opponent after Troy faced No. 7 Duke in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to conclude last season. Monday's game will also be the second matchup this year against a conference champion after facing North Dakota in the season opener.
The Trojans are two narrow losses away from being 4-0 after falling 72-67 in overtime against Hawai'I and 83-80 against North Dakota after Geno Crandall hit three free throws with three seconds remaining in regulation.
Kentucky has also been involved in a share of close games after beating Vermont by four at home on Nov. 12 before falling to No. 4 Kansas by four in the Champions Classic.
After scoring a career-high 26 points on Thursday, Alex Hicks will look to continue that success against a Kentucky squad that has six players 6-foot-9 or taller. Fellow forward Javan Johnson also hopes to continue his momentum after notching his own career-high of 18 points on the same night.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Tipoff: 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Video: SEC Network
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Stats: Sidearmstats.com
Twitter: @TroyMensHoops
SERIES HISTORY
Overall Series: N/A
Streak: N/A
Last: N/A
NOTEWORTHY
• Jordon Varnado has now scored in double-digits for 22-straight games
• Troy had a chance to earn a win over a ranked opponent last year against No. 24 USC but were narrowly edged 82-77 in the final minute.
• Head coach Phil Cunningham was born in Kentucky and played at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Ky. Assistant coach Adam Howard also was raised in the Bluegrass State and played at Western Kentucky.
For more information on Troy men's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on social media at @TroyMensHoops.
LEXINGTON, Kentucky – Troy is back under the bright lights looking for the program's first win over a ranked program with a matchup against No. 7 Kentucky on Monday at 7 p.m. (CT) on the SEC Network.
It will be the second time in five games against a ranked opponent after Troy faced No. 7 Duke in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to conclude last season. Monday's game will also be the second matchup this year against a conference champion after facing North Dakota in the season opener.
The Trojans are two narrow losses away from being 4-0 after falling 72-67 in overtime against Hawai'I and 83-80 against North Dakota after Geno Crandall hit three free throws with three seconds remaining in regulation.
Kentucky has also been involved in a share of close games after beating Vermont by four at home on Nov. 12 before falling to No. 4 Kansas by four in the Champions Classic.
After scoring a career-high 26 points on Thursday, Alex Hicks will look to continue that success against a Kentucky squad that has six players 6-foot-9 or taller. Fellow forward Javan Johnson also hopes to continue his momentum after notching his own career-high of 18 points on the same night.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Tipoff: 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Video: SEC Network
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Stats: Sidearmstats.com
Twitter: @TroyMensHoops
SERIES HISTORY
Overall Series: N/A
Streak: N/A
Last: N/A
NOTEWORTHY
• Jordon Varnado has now scored in double-digits for 22-straight games
• Troy had a chance to earn a win over a ranked opponent last year against No. 24 USC but were narrowly edged 82-77 in the final minute.
• Head coach Phil Cunningham was born in Kentucky and played at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Ky. Assistant coach Adam Howard also was raised in the Bluegrass State and played at Western Kentucky.
For more information on Troy men's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on social media at @TroyMensHoops.
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