Trojans Ready for Arkansas State

Saturday, February 9

Troy, Ala.

2 p.m.

Troy University

Arkansas State

Tickets

2/8/2019 3:28:00 PM | Basketball (M)

By: Troy Athletics Communications

Troy vs. Arkansas State
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TROY GAME NOTES | ARKANSAS STATE GAME NOTES

Troy, Ala. – Troy men's basketball looks to regain its rhythm on Saturday when Arkansas State steps foot into Trojan Arena. Tip is set for 2 p.m. with the game broadcast live on ESPN+.

The Trojans (10-12, 3-7 Sun Belt) could not slow down Little Rock in the second half and dropped an 84-70 decision on Thursday night.

Sophomore Javan Johnson led the Trojans with 16 points including four made three-pointers. Johnson added six rebounds, a career-high three steals, an assist and a block to his stat line.

Sophomore Darian Adams scored 15 points on 6-of-10 (60 percent) shooting from the field with four assists and two rebounds while sophomore Malik Burnett posted a career-high 10 points on a perfect 3-of-3 from the field.

Senior Jordon Varnado currently leads the league during conference action averaging 27.8 points and is second in conference play in shooting percentage at 57.7 percent.

On the season, Varnado leads the Trojans averaging 21.5 points per game, highest in the Sun Belt Conference on 52.6 percent shooting while grabbing 7.8 rebounds per game, sixth-most in conference.

Senior Alex Hicks paces the team in rebounds per game (7.9) which is the fifth-most in conference while shooting 53.7 percent (110-205), third-highest in Sun Belt. Adams leads the team in assists per game averaging 3.3.

Scouting Arkansas State
Arkansas State fell just short in a 70-62 loss to South Alabama on Thursday night. The loss put the Red Wolves at 10-13 on the season and 4-6 in conference action.

In the game, senior Tristin Walley posted a double double in 16 points and 11 rebounds alongside four assists, two blocks and a steal. Senior Ty Cockfield also poured in 16 points.

On the season, Cockfield leads the team with 20.8 points per game, fourth in conference. In conference only action, Cockfield is averaging 21 points per contest, also fourth in Sun Belt.

Series History
Saturday's matchup marks the 22nd meeting between Troy and Arkansas State. The Trojans hold the series advantage at 11-10, including winning four of the last five. Troy outlasted the Red Wolves in an 89-83 overtime win in Trojan Arena on Feb. 8, 2018.

In the last meeting, the Trojans fought back late to defeat Arkansas State, 90-85 in overtime on Jan. 12, 2019 in First National Bank Arena. Senior BJ Miller poured in a career-high 21 points on a career-high eight field goals made alongside five assists and five rebounds.

Senior Jordon Varnado posted 27 points, six rebounds and two assists while sophomore Javan Johnson record 17 points and senior Alex Hicks dropped 12.

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