Troy University Athletics
Saturday, January 22
Lafayette, La.
7:00 p.m.
Troy University
at
Louisiana
Troy Looks to Sweep the Bayou State on Saturday Against Louisiana
1/21/2022 3:20:00 PM | Basketball (M)
MONROE, La. – Following a 73-65 victory over ULM, Troy has a date with Louisiana on Saturday at the Cajundome with tip-off slated for 7:00 p.m.
Troy (13-5, 4-1 SBC) is off to its best start in conference play since the 2003-04 season.
Currently sitting at first in the Sun Belt Conference, the Trojans ride a three-game winning streak heading into Louisiana.
No Rust at All
The Trojans are fresh off their first victory over the Warhawks since 2018. Despite having a week off due to COVID-19, Troy didn't lose a step, starting the game on an 8-0 run.
It was a perfect night for TK Smith, achieving a new career-high in 3-pointers made (3), blocks (2), and field goals made (4). Smith also tied his career-high in points (11) on 4-of-4 shooting.
Zay Williams returned to the court on a mission, leading the team with 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting and seven rebounds.
Follow the Action
Location: Lafayette, La – Cajundome
The Matchup: Troy (13-5, 4-1 SBC) vs. Louisiana (8-8, 3-3 SBC)
When: Saturday, January 22 – 7:00 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: Troystats.com
What Does History Show?
Louisiana leads the series, 18-5.
The Trojans enter the matchup on a quest for redemption, winning only once in their last 10 games against the Cajuns. The last time Troy beat Louisiana was on Feb. 11, 2017, 100-88. It was the only time in the series history that a team scored triple-figures.
The Cajuns were victorious the last these teams matched up, 81-77.
Down 36-27 at the half, Ty Gordon scored 19 points in the second to put the Trojans within striking distance on senior night.
Desmond Williams finished the game with 14 points, as the Trojans outshot the Cajuns on 42.6 percent.
Catching Up with the Cajuns
Entering Saturday's contest, the Cajuns have been unsuccessful in their past three games. Despite starting conference play 3-0, the Cajuns sit seventh in the SBC.
On Thursday, Louisiana held a six-point lead going into the locker room before South Alabama erupted for 57 points in the second. The Cajuns allowed the Jaguars to shoot 75 percent from the field in the second half.
Jordan Brown leads the Cajuns on 15 points per game - tied for seventh in the SBC. As a team, Louisiana has been phenomenal at protecting the perimeter, limiting opponents to a league-best 29.4 percent.
Keep These Numbers in Mind
• Zay Williams scored 18 points in the victory against ULM. This is the first time a teammate has outscored Efe Odigie since their game against Mercer on Dec. 22 - Desmond Williams (21).
• Troy beat the Warhawks from behind the arc, 47.4 percent to 21.7 percent - the most the Trojans have outshot an opponent from deep.
• The magic number for Troy in conference play has been 60 points. The Trojans are 4-0 when they score that amount.
• Zay Williams finished their win over ULM with seven rebounds, increasing his season average to 6.9 per game - ranks fifth in the SBC.
• Desmond Williams continues to rob offenses, finishing with two steals against ULM. This is a team-high ninth time "Dez" had two or more steals.
Troy (13-5, 4-1 SBC) is off to its best start in conference play since the 2003-04 season.
Currently sitting at first in the Sun Belt Conference, the Trojans ride a three-game winning streak heading into Louisiana.
No Rust at All
The Trojans are fresh off their first victory over the Warhawks since 2018. Despite having a week off due to COVID-19, Troy didn't lose a step, starting the game on an 8-0 run.
It was a perfect night for TK Smith, achieving a new career-high in 3-pointers made (3), blocks (2), and field goals made (4). Smith also tied his career-high in points (11) on 4-of-4 shooting.
Zay Williams returned to the court on a mission, leading the team with 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting and seven rebounds.
Follow the Action
Location: Lafayette, La – Cajundome
The Matchup: Troy (13-5, 4-1 SBC) vs. Louisiana (8-8, 3-3 SBC)
When: Saturday, January 22 – 7:00 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: Troystats.com
What Does History Show?
Louisiana leads the series, 18-5.
The Trojans enter the matchup on a quest for redemption, winning only once in their last 10 games against the Cajuns. The last time Troy beat Louisiana was on Feb. 11, 2017, 100-88. It was the only time in the series history that a team scored triple-figures.
The Cajuns were victorious the last these teams matched up, 81-77.
Down 36-27 at the half, Ty Gordon scored 19 points in the second to put the Trojans within striking distance on senior night.
Desmond Williams finished the game with 14 points, as the Trojans outshot the Cajuns on 42.6 percent.
Catching Up with the Cajuns
Entering Saturday's contest, the Cajuns have been unsuccessful in their past three games. Despite starting conference play 3-0, the Cajuns sit seventh in the SBC.
On Thursday, Louisiana held a six-point lead going into the locker room before South Alabama erupted for 57 points in the second. The Cajuns allowed the Jaguars to shoot 75 percent from the field in the second half.
Jordan Brown leads the Cajuns on 15 points per game - tied for seventh in the SBC. As a team, Louisiana has been phenomenal at protecting the perimeter, limiting opponents to a league-best 29.4 percent.
Keep These Numbers in Mind
• Zay Williams scored 18 points in the victory against ULM. This is the first time a teammate has outscored Efe Odigie since their game against Mercer on Dec. 22 - Desmond Williams (21).
• Troy beat the Warhawks from behind the arc, 47.4 percent to 21.7 percent - the most the Trojans have outshot an opponent from deep.
• The magic number for Troy in conference play has been 60 points. The Trojans are 4-0 when they score that amount.
• Zay Williams finished their win over ULM with seven rebounds, increasing his season average to 6.9 per game - ranks fifth in the SBC.
• Desmond Williams continues to rob offenses, finishing with two steals against ULM. This is a team-high ninth time "Dez" had two or more steals.
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