Troy University Athletics
Thursday, November 7
Troy, Ala.
7 p.m.
Troy University
vs
UAB
Photo by: Joey Meredith
Trojans Welcome UAB for 2019-20 Opener Thursday
11/6/2019 10:12:00 PM | Basketball (M)
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TROY, Ala. – The 2019-20 Troy Trojans kick off the Scott Cross era Thursday night with a matchup against in-state rival UAB.
Troy Trojans (0-0)
The Troy Trojans men's basketball program welcomes the UAB Blazers to Trojan Arena Thursday night. Head coach Scott Cross, Ty Gordon, Jakevan Leftridge, Tahj Small, Nick Stampley, Desmond Williams, Tyrek Williams and Khalyl Waters will all make their Trojans debut. Troy looks to return to the playoffs in 2019-20, after going 12-18 a season ago and missing the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Key returners include guard Darian Adams returns for his fourth season for the Trojans, having made all 30 starts last season and Zay Williams who appeared in all 30 games a season ago.
UAB (0-0)
UAB is coming off a very successful 2018-19 campaign that saw the Blazers win 20 games and advance to the Conference USA semifinals for the first time since 2015. UAB's success in both the regular season and postseason earned the program a spot in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) where they fell to Brown 83-78. UAB played an exhibition game against Morehouse College last Friday, earning a 78-61 victory. In that game, four Blazers reached double-figures including Makhtar Gueye who scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Trojan Storylines
•Tonight's game against UAB is the first of seven games that Troy will play against teams
from the State of Alabama. Troy travels to Samford (Nov. 23), Alabama A&M (Nov. 25),
Jacksonville State (Dec. 11) and hosts North Alabama (Dec.4) and South Alabama (Feb. 7). The Trojans visit South on Feb. 29.
• Troy opens the season with back-to-back home games for the first time since the 2016-17
season. The Trojans will next host Chattanooga on Nov. 12.
• New Troy HC Scott Cross was named a top-five new hire according to CBBCentral.com.
No stranger to the Sun Belt Conference, Cross spent 12 seasons at UT Arlington where he was named the 2017 SBC Coach of the Year.
• Head coach Scott Cross looks to be the second coach in Troy history to win his debut. New Trojan head coaches are 1-5 all-time in their debuts. John Archer won his first game as Troy HC, defeating Chipola J.C. 79-77 on Dec. 3,1956.
The Series
Troy and UAB: UAB leads 10-1
When played in Troy: 0-5
Current Streak: W1
Last Meeting: Dec. 21, 2018; Troy won 74-73 in Birmingham
Broadcast Information
Live Stream: ESPN+
Live Audio: TroyTrojans.com/live
Radio: Doug Amos on the Troy Sports Radio Network
One to Watch
Junior Darian Adams looks to build on a successful 2018-19 campaign that saw the Montgomery native start every game, averaging 7.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Adams scored in double-figures 13 times including the final three contests of the season.
Promotions
- $5 Tickets for all sections.
- Kids 12 and under get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
- Halftime: football pep rally with head coach Chip Lindsey and the football team.
- United in Cardinal: All Troy fans are encouraged to wear cardinal.
- Free t-shirts for the first 500 students in attendance.
- First 1000 fans receive a rally towel
Follow TROY Men's Basketball
Social: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Join The Conversation: #TakeTheStairs | #OneTROY
TROY, Ala. – The 2019-20 Troy Trojans kick off the Scott Cross era Thursday night with a matchup against in-state rival UAB.
Troy Trojans (0-0)
The Troy Trojans men's basketball program welcomes the UAB Blazers to Trojan Arena Thursday night. Head coach Scott Cross, Ty Gordon, Jakevan Leftridge, Tahj Small, Nick Stampley, Desmond Williams, Tyrek Williams and Khalyl Waters will all make their Trojans debut. Troy looks to return to the playoffs in 2019-20, after going 12-18 a season ago and missing the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Key returners include guard Darian Adams returns for his fourth season for the Trojans, having made all 30 starts last season and Zay Williams who appeared in all 30 games a season ago.
UAB (0-0)
UAB is coming off a very successful 2018-19 campaign that saw the Blazers win 20 games and advance to the Conference USA semifinals for the first time since 2015. UAB's success in both the regular season and postseason earned the program a spot in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) where they fell to Brown 83-78. UAB played an exhibition game against Morehouse College last Friday, earning a 78-61 victory. In that game, four Blazers reached double-figures including Makhtar Gueye who scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Trojan Storylines
•Tonight's game against UAB is the first of seven games that Troy will play against teams
from the State of Alabama. Troy travels to Samford (Nov. 23), Alabama A&M (Nov. 25),
Jacksonville State (Dec. 11) and hosts North Alabama (Dec.4) and South Alabama (Feb. 7). The Trojans visit South on Feb. 29.
• Troy opens the season with back-to-back home games for the first time since the 2016-17
season. The Trojans will next host Chattanooga on Nov. 12.
• New Troy HC Scott Cross was named a top-five new hire according to CBBCentral.com.
No stranger to the Sun Belt Conference, Cross spent 12 seasons at UT Arlington where he was named the 2017 SBC Coach of the Year.
• Head coach Scott Cross looks to be the second coach in Troy history to win his debut. New Trojan head coaches are 1-5 all-time in their debuts. John Archer won his first game as Troy HC, defeating Chipola J.C. 79-77 on Dec. 3,1956.
The Series
Troy and UAB: UAB leads 10-1
When played in Troy: 0-5
Current Streak: W1
Last Meeting: Dec. 21, 2018; Troy won 74-73 in Birmingham
Broadcast Information
Live Stream: ESPN+
Live Audio: TroyTrojans.com/live
Radio: Doug Amos on the Troy Sports Radio Network
One to Watch
Junior Darian Adams looks to build on a successful 2018-19 campaign that saw the Montgomery native start every game, averaging 7.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Adams scored in double-figures 13 times including the final three contests of the season.
Promotions
- $5 Tickets for all sections.
- Kids 12 and under get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
- Halftime: football pep rally with head coach Chip Lindsey and the football team.
- United in Cardinal: All Troy fans are encouraged to wear cardinal.
- Free t-shirts for the first 500 students in attendance.
- First 1000 fans receive a rally towel
Follow TROY Men's Basketball
Social: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Join The Conversation: #TakeTheStairs | #OneTROY
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