Troy Prepares for Paradise Classic

Friday, November 19

Boca Raton, Fla.

2 p.m.

Troy University

North Dakota

11/18/2021 12:00:00 PM | Basketball (M)

By: Troy Athletics Communications

TROY, Ala.- The Trojans will head south to Boca Raton, Florida, for a three-game trip starting Friday, November 19 at 2 pm when they take on North Dakota in the Paradise Classic.

The classic continues on Saturday, November 20 at 2 pm with Troy taking on UT-Martin, followed by an off-day Sunday before the Trojans play host Florida-Atlantic on Monday, November 22 at 6 pm.

The Trojans are coming off a triple-overtime 69-65 win over Jacksonville State.

"We are extremely excited for this opportunity," head coach Scott Cross said. "Winning such a close game against Jacksonville State gives our guys confidence heading into these matchups that we can compete with anybody in the country."

How to Follow
The Matchup: Troy (2-1) vs. North Dakota (1-1)
Where: Boca Raton, Fla.– FAU Arena
When: Friday, November 19 – 2:00 pm.
TV: gotroy.us/3HrQjV0
Radio: gotroy.us/3ovX1Re
Live Stats: gotroy.us/320DsJ6

The Matchup: Troy (2-1) vs. UT-Martin (1-1)
Where: Boca Raton, Fla.– FAU Arena
When: Saturday, November 16 – 2:00 pm.
TV: gotroy.us/3HrQjV0
Radio: gotroy.us/3ovX1Re
Live Stats: gotroy.us/320DsJ6

How to Follow
The Matchup: Troy (2-1) vs. FAU (1-2)
Where: Boca Raton, Fla.– FAU Arena
When: Monday, November 22 – 6:00 pm.
TV: gotroy.us/3HrQjV0
Radio: gotroy.us/3ovX1Re
Live Stats: gotroy.us/320DsJ6

Notable:

The Triple overtime win over Jacksonville State was the first multiple overtime win for the Trojans since December 12, 2013, when Troy beat Alcorn State 73-70 in double overtime.
Efe Odigie is averaging 13.0 points per game which leads the Trojans
Duke Deen has played 98 minutes this season and averages 32.7 minutes per game, first in the Sun Belt Conference
Zay Williams notched his first double-double of the season and eighth one of his career after recording 12 points and 11 rebounds in Jacksonville State
The Trojans rank fourth in the country in forcing turnovers. They have caused a total of 72 turnovers over three games, averaging 24 a game
Troy ranks sixth in the nation in steals per game, averaging 13.0 per game with 39 on the year
The Trojans have the 54^th best field-goal percentage in the country, holding opponents to 36 percent shooting