Troy University Athletics
Thursday, January 16
Troy, Ala.
6 p.m.
Troy University
vs
Georgia Southern
Photo by: Chris Wallace
Trojans Open Home Weekend Thursday Against Georgia Southern
1/15/2020 10:41:00 AM | Basketball (M)
GAME NOTES | LIVE STATS | AUDIO | WATCH
TROY, Ala. – For the second consecutive Thursday, a first place Sun Belt team will invade Trojan Arena, as the Troy men's basketball program will host Georgia Southern Thursday night for a 6 p.m. contest.
Thursday's matchup against the first place Eagles is $1 night. All general admission tickets, hot dogs, soft drinks and chips are just $1. In addition to the discounted tickets and concession items, the first 200 Troy students will receive a pair of Troy Trojans ear buds sponsored by Guardian Credit Union.
The Trojans, who return home for just the second time since Dec. 21, have won five of six at Trojan Arena and will look to defeat a first place five-win Sun Belt team for the second consecutive week.
Troy closes out the mini homestand on Saturday, when Georgia State heads to Troy. Tip-off between the Panthers and Trojans is set for 2 p.m.
LAST TIME OUT- (Troy- 6-10, 2-3 Sun Belt)
Troy saw its two-game winning streak snapped Saturday afternoon at Arkansas State, as the Trojans dropped a tough 76-68 overtime decision to the Red Wolves. After defeating Texas State (71-63) and first place Little Rock (76-71) on Monday and Thursday respectively, the Trojans held a 10-point lead with five minutes remaining on Saturday, but a late Arkansas State run gave the home side a two-point advantage with 39 seconds left. After junior Darian Adams tied the game at 61 with a tough 10-foot floater with 22 seconds left, neither Arkansas State nor Troy was able to convert on their final possession, as the game went into overtime for the second consecutive season. In the extra session the Red Wolves scored the first 10 points, to take a 71-61 lead with 54 seconds left. A late Troy run cut the deficit to just six, but Arkansas State used a pair of clutch free throws to hold on for the 76-68 victory. In defeat, Adams scored 20 points, while Tahj Small added a career-best 11 points on near perfect shooting (4-of-5). The Trojans turned the ball over a season-high 23 times and recorded just 10 assists.
LAST TIME OUT- (Georgia Southern, 11-7, 5-2 SBC)
The Georgia Southern Eagles enter Thursday's matchup sitting at 11-7 overall and 5-2 in the Sun Belt Conference. The 5-2 conference record places the Eagles in a three-way for the top spot in the conference. One of the best home teams in the country (8-0), the Eagles are just 2-6 this season on the road (1-2 in Sun Belt play). After opening the conference slate with a pair of three-point home victories against Texas State (67-64) and UT Arlington (77-74), the Eagles hit the road to begin 2020 heading to Coastal Carolina, App State and Little Rock. The trip began strong for the Eagles, as they earned a tough three-point victory at Coastal Caroline (70-67), before falling at App State (74-72) and Little Rock (79-73). After beginning SBC play with five straight games decided by six points or fewer, the Eagles recorded two resounding victories last weekend, defeating ULM (67-56) and Louisiana (71-51) by a combined 31 points. Four different Georgia Southern Eagles are averaging at least 10.5 points so far this season, led by guards Ike Smith (14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds) and Elijah McCadden (13.0 points, 5.3 rebound). As a team, seven different Southern players are averaging at least 8.1 points a game.
Trojan Storylines
• The Trojans are 5-1 in their last six home contests. Troy will play three of its next four at home and will play six of nine at Trojan Arena.
• The Trojans will play three straight games against the top-three teams (all tied at 5-2) in the Sun Belt. Georgia Southern enters Thursday with a record of 5-2 in the conference, which places them in a three-way tie with Georgia State and Little Rock. The Panthers (5-2) head to Trojan Arena on Saturday, before Troy visits Little Rock next Wednesday (Jan. 22).
• Junior Darian Adams has scored 53 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in his last three games. Last Thursday, Adams scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for his first career double-double.
• The Trojans have hit 34 3-pointers over the last three games. Troy is shooting 41.2 percent from behind the three point arc the last three games.
• Troy has drawn 52 total charges this season through 18 games (2.9-per- game). The Trojans have drawn at least one charge 16 of 18 games. The Trojans didn't draw a charge at Chattanooga or at Texas State.
• The Trojans are 6-1 this season when holding teams to fewer than 65 points. Troy's lone loss when holding a team below that mark was at Texas A&M (56-52, loss). Conversely, the Trojans are 1-10 when allowing more than 70 points. Troy's lone victory when allowing more than 70 was Thursday night against Little Rock.
• The Trojans have led at the half in 12 of 18 games this season. Troy is outscoring its opponents 613-568 (+45) in the first half this season. Troy's 45 first half points against App State were the most Troy has scored in a first half this season.
Promotions:
• $1 Night: All general admission tickets, hot dogs, soft drinks and chips are just $1.
• Students: The first 200 Troy students will receive a pair of Troy earbuds sponsored by Guardian Credit Union.
• Greek Life Challenge: Farmhouse and Chi Omega will compete in the first game of the 2020 Greek Life Challenge.
Broadcast Information
ESPN +: Barry McKnight (PBP) and Jerry Miller (Color)
Live Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Radio: Doug Amos on the Troy Sports Radio Network
One to Watch
Sophomore Tahj Small is coming off a career-night Saturday night at Arkansas State. In 19 minutes of action off the bench, Small contributed 11 points (career best) and four rebounds. The North Carolina native shot a near perfect 3-of-4 from behind the 3-point arc.
TROY, Ala. – For the second consecutive Thursday, a first place Sun Belt team will invade Trojan Arena, as the Troy men's basketball program will host Georgia Southern Thursday night for a 6 p.m. contest.
Thursday's matchup against the first place Eagles is $1 night. All general admission tickets, hot dogs, soft drinks and chips are just $1. In addition to the discounted tickets and concession items, the first 200 Troy students will receive a pair of Troy Trojans ear buds sponsored by Guardian Credit Union.
The Trojans, who return home for just the second time since Dec. 21, have won five of six at Trojan Arena and will look to defeat a first place five-win Sun Belt team for the second consecutive week.
Troy closes out the mini homestand on Saturday, when Georgia State heads to Troy. Tip-off between the Panthers and Trojans is set for 2 p.m.
LAST TIME OUT- (Troy- 6-10, 2-3 Sun Belt)
Troy saw its two-game winning streak snapped Saturday afternoon at Arkansas State, as the Trojans dropped a tough 76-68 overtime decision to the Red Wolves. After defeating Texas State (71-63) and first place Little Rock (76-71) on Monday and Thursday respectively, the Trojans held a 10-point lead with five minutes remaining on Saturday, but a late Arkansas State run gave the home side a two-point advantage with 39 seconds left. After junior Darian Adams tied the game at 61 with a tough 10-foot floater with 22 seconds left, neither Arkansas State nor Troy was able to convert on their final possession, as the game went into overtime for the second consecutive season. In the extra session the Red Wolves scored the first 10 points, to take a 71-61 lead with 54 seconds left. A late Troy run cut the deficit to just six, but Arkansas State used a pair of clutch free throws to hold on for the 76-68 victory. In defeat, Adams scored 20 points, while Tahj Small added a career-best 11 points on near perfect shooting (4-of-5). The Trojans turned the ball over a season-high 23 times and recorded just 10 assists.
LAST TIME OUT- (Georgia Southern, 11-7, 5-2 SBC)
The Georgia Southern Eagles enter Thursday's matchup sitting at 11-7 overall and 5-2 in the Sun Belt Conference. The 5-2 conference record places the Eagles in a three-way for the top spot in the conference. One of the best home teams in the country (8-0), the Eagles are just 2-6 this season on the road (1-2 in Sun Belt play). After opening the conference slate with a pair of three-point home victories against Texas State (67-64) and UT Arlington (77-74), the Eagles hit the road to begin 2020 heading to Coastal Carolina, App State and Little Rock. The trip began strong for the Eagles, as they earned a tough three-point victory at Coastal Caroline (70-67), before falling at App State (74-72) and Little Rock (79-73). After beginning SBC play with five straight games decided by six points or fewer, the Eagles recorded two resounding victories last weekend, defeating ULM (67-56) and Louisiana (71-51) by a combined 31 points. Four different Georgia Southern Eagles are averaging at least 10.5 points so far this season, led by guards Ike Smith (14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds) and Elijah McCadden (13.0 points, 5.3 rebound). As a team, seven different Southern players are averaging at least 8.1 points a game.
Trojan Storylines
• The Trojans are 5-1 in their last six home contests. Troy will play three of its next four at home and will play six of nine at Trojan Arena.
• The Trojans will play three straight games against the top-three teams (all tied at 5-2) in the Sun Belt. Georgia Southern enters Thursday with a record of 5-2 in the conference, which places them in a three-way tie with Georgia State and Little Rock. The Panthers (5-2) head to Trojan Arena on Saturday, before Troy visits Little Rock next Wednesday (Jan. 22).
• Junior Darian Adams has scored 53 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in his last three games. Last Thursday, Adams scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for his first career double-double.
• The Trojans have hit 34 3-pointers over the last three games. Troy is shooting 41.2 percent from behind the three point arc the last three games.
• Troy has drawn 52 total charges this season through 18 games (2.9-per- game). The Trojans have drawn at least one charge 16 of 18 games. The Trojans didn't draw a charge at Chattanooga or at Texas State.
• The Trojans are 6-1 this season when holding teams to fewer than 65 points. Troy's lone loss when holding a team below that mark was at Texas A&M (56-52, loss). Conversely, the Trojans are 1-10 when allowing more than 70 points. Troy's lone victory when allowing more than 70 was Thursday night against Little Rock.
• The Trojans have led at the half in 12 of 18 games this season. Troy is outscoring its opponents 613-568 (+45) in the first half this season. Troy's 45 first half points against App State were the most Troy has scored in a first half this season.
Promotions:
• $1 Night: All general admission tickets, hot dogs, soft drinks and chips are just $1.
• Students: The first 200 Troy students will receive a pair of Troy earbuds sponsored by Guardian Credit Union.
• Greek Life Challenge: Farmhouse and Chi Omega will compete in the first game of the 2020 Greek Life Challenge.
Broadcast Information
ESPN +: Barry McKnight (PBP) and Jerry Miller (Color)
Live Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Radio: Doug Amos on the Troy Sports Radio Network
One to Watch
Sophomore Tahj Small is coming off a career-night Saturday night at Arkansas State. In 19 minutes of action off the bench, Small contributed 11 points (career best) and four rebounds. The North Carolina native shot a near perfect 3-of-4 from behind the 3-point arc.
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