Troy University Athletics
Saturday, December 17
Hammond, La.
1 p.m.
Troy University
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Southeastern Louisiana
Troy Searches for Revenge in Hammond
12/16/2022 11:05:00 AM | Basketball (M)
TROY, Ala. – Troy men's basketball returns to action at the University Center against Southeastern Louisiana Saturday afternoon, with tipoff set for 1 p.m.
The Trojans ended a three-game skid last Saturday to claim their first win of December and rise to No. 92 in the NCAA NET rankings – previously ranked 113.
History shows Saturday's meeting will remain competitive, with the Lions (5-6) leading the overall series 2-1 on a three-point average margin of victory.
Game Information
Location: Hammond, La. – University Center
The Matchup: Troy (7-4, 0-0 SBC) vs. Southeastern Louisiana (5-6, 0-0 SLC)
When: Saturday, Dec. 17 – 1 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Back on Track
Four players scored in double figures for Troy over Tennessee Tech to propel the team to its first win, 87-64, since Nov. 22.
The Golden Eagles took the early lead, hitting back-to-back 3-pointers in the first minute to hold a 6-0 lead.
Nelson Phillips got Troy started, fighting his way through the defense for the layup. Kieffer Punter and Zay Williams collaborated for the next score after Punter intercepted the pass, which led to Williams on the other end, 6-4, with 18:09 left in the first.
This opened a pivotal 15-0 run for the Trojans that had Troy shoot 6-of-11 from the field and obtain two offensive rebounds and three steals. Troy kept the momentum for the remainder of the ballgame for the 23-point win.
Close Game Alert
Southeastern Louisiana's season has gone back and forth, sitting one game below .500 at 5-6 after falling 88-73 at Nicholls on Thursday night. Saturday marks the Lions' second meeting with a Sun Belt team after losing to Appalachian State on Nov. 20, 83-74.
The Lions put their 3-0 record at home on the line after three double-digit wins over Loyola New Orleans, William Carey and Belhaven. Southeastern Louisiana hadn't hosted the Trojans since 2005 when they secured the 71-68 win.
Through 11 games, the Lions have been losing the rebounding battle, being outrebounded by 3.6 per game. Individually, Boogie Anderson shoots 51.7 percent from the field for 12.3 points per game with four assists to boost. Christian Agnew joins Anderson in double figures with 11.9 per game.
Revenge Stats
• Troy scored over 80 points in its four games this season, with 87 over Tennessee Tech. When the Trojans score 80-plus points, they are undefeated at 4-0.
• In the program's three-game history, the largest point differential was four last seasons in the 82-78 loss. The average margin of victory in three games is three, with two games decided by one possession.
• On Saturday, Troy comes off its second-most efficient night from the field at 57.6 percent - second time Troy shot above 50 percent from the field.
• For the second time this season, the Trojans limited their turnover numbers to single digits with nine against Tennessee Tech - season-low is seven against Montana.
• Darius McNeill made his second start as a Trojan on Saturday afternoon. In the game, the UTSA transfer finished with 3-plus assists and 2-plus steals for the first time in Troy uniform.
The Trojans ended a three-game skid last Saturday to claim their first win of December and rise to No. 92 in the NCAA NET rankings – previously ranked 113.
History shows Saturday's meeting will remain competitive, with the Lions (5-6) leading the overall series 2-1 on a three-point average margin of victory.
Game Information
Location: Hammond, La. – University Center
The Matchup: Troy (7-4, 0-0 SBC) vs. Southeastern Louisiana (5-6, 0-0 SLC)
When: Saturday, Dec. 17 – 1 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Back on Track
Four players scored in double figures for Troy over Tennessee Tech to propel the team to its first win, 87-64, since Nov. 22.
The Golden Eagles took the early lead, hitting back-to-back 3-pointers in the first minute to hold a 6-0 lead.
Nelson Phillips got Troy started, fighting his way through the defense for the layup. Kieffer Punter and Zay Williams collaborated for the next score after Punter intercepted the pass, which led to Williams on the other end, 6-4, with 18:09 left in the first.
This opened a pivotal 15-0 run for the Trojans that had Troy shoot 6-of-11 from the field and obtain two offensive rebounds and three steals. Troy kept the momentum for the remainder of the ballgame for the 23-point win.
Close Game Alert
Southeastern Louisiana's season has gone back and forth, sitting one game below .500 at 5-6 after falling 88-73 at Nicholls on Thursday night. Saturday marks the Lions' second meeting with a Sun Belt team after losing to Appalachian State on Nov. 20, 83-74.
The Lions put their 3-0 record at home on the line after three double-digit wins over Loyola New Orleans, William Carey and Belhaven. Southeastern Louisiana hadn't hosted the Trojans since 2005 when they secured the 71-68 win.
Through 11 games, the Lions have been losing the rebounding battle, being outrebounded by 3.6 per game. Individually, Boogie Anderson shoots 51.7 percent from the field for 12.3 points per game with four assists to boost. Christian Agnew joins Anderson in double figures with 11.9 per game.
Revenge Stats
• Troy scored over 80 points in its four games this season, with 87 over Tennessee Tech. When the Trojans score 80-plus points, they are undefeated at 4-0.
• In the program's three-game history, the largest point differential was four last seasons in the 82-78 loss. The average margin of victory in three games is three, with two games decided by one possession.
• On Saturday, Troy comes off its second-most efficient night from the field at 57.6 percent - second time Troy shot above 50 percent from the field.
• For the second time this season, the Trojans limited their turnover numbers to single digits with nine against Tennessee Tech - season-low is seven against Montana.
• Darius McNeill made his second start as a Trojan on Saturday afternoon. In the game, the UTSA transfer finished with 3-plus assists and 2-plus steals for the first time in Troy uniform.
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