Troy University Athletics
Saturday, December 10
Troy, Ala.
4:30 p.m.
Troy University
vs
Tennessee Tech
Trojans Host Golden Eagles for Basketball Doubleheader
12/9/2022 10:00:00 AM | Basketball (M)
TROY, Ala. – Troy returns home to Trojan Arena after two weeks on the road with hopes of bouncing back into the win column against Tennessee Tech at 4:30 p.m.
The Trojans (6-4) sit on a three-game losing streak when they conclude Saturday's doubleheader collaboration with the women's basketball team.
Trojan Arena welcomes the Golden Eagles (3-6) for the first time in program history after both teams battled last season in Cookeville, Tenn., with Troy coming out on top, 75-72.
Game Information
Location: Troy, Ala. – Trojan Arena
The Matchup: Troy (6-4, 0-0 SBC) vs. Tennessee Tech (3-6, 0-0 OVC)
When: Wednesday, Dec. 7 – 4:30 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Three-Straight
Troy went toe-to-toe with its second ranked opponent in San Diego State, coming up just short, 60-55 in the end, for the third loss in a row.
Christyon Eugene pushed Troy's lead to eight, 47-39, after converting a shot in the paint with 11:13 remaining.
San Diego State retaliated with an 11-0 run, opened by Lamont Butler at the 9:36 mark on a 3-point play with the dish from Matt Bradly, 47-42. The run continued until Aguek Arop drilled a second-chance 3-pointer to extend the Aztec lead to three, 50-47, with 6:37 remaining.
Despite Aamer Muhammad bringing the deficit to one, 50-49, with 4:10 left at the charity stripe, the Aztecs prevailed in the final minutes to survive the Trojans.
Back-To-Back Years
The Golden Eagles' last three games haven't gone the way TTU wanted, falling in each after being competitive throughout. Their most recent loss came to Butler, 80-66, after a 13-5 run by the Bulldogs in the final five minutes.
Ranked 311 in the most recent NET rankings, Tennessee Tech hopes for redemption from last season, where the Golden Eagles relinquished their first-half lead and allowed Troy to get enough comfort to survive the last few minutes.
The three-headed monster in Jaylen Sebree (11.8), Brett Thompson (11.6) and Ty Perry (10.2) account for 46.9 percent of the points scored for Tennessee Tech. Sebree also contributes on the defensive end, leading the team in rebounds (6.4) and swiping 1.3 steals a game.
Double Header Stats
• Tennessee Tech is the second team in the Ohio Valley Conference to square off against Troy, with the team falling to SIU-Edwardsville on Dec. 3, 78-72.
• Muhammad came off the bench against San Diego State for a team-high 21 points. The junior led the Trojans in scoring for the second straight game and the third of the season.
• Williams continues to move up the career rankings in multiple categories. If the senior grabs four rebounds, he will move to fourth above Jeff Black in Division-I program history at 641.
• Last season, Troy survived the Golden Eagles with a 75-72 victory. Duke Miles was the leading scorer of the returned players with nine points.
• The Trojans come off their lowest scoring game since the 2022 Sun Belt Tournament against Louisiana on March 6, scoring 55 points against the Aztecs - scored 57 against Louisiana.
The Trojans (6-4) sit on a three-game losing streak when they conclude Saturday's doubleheader collaboration with the women's basketball team.
Trojan Arena welcomes the Golden Eagles (3-6) for the first time in program history after both teams battled last season in Cookeville, Tenn., with Troy coming out on top, 75-72.
Game Information
Location: Troy, Ala. – Trojan Arena
The Matchup: Troy (6-4, 0-0 SBC) vs. Tennessee Tech (3-6, 0-0 OVC)
When: Wednesday, Dec. 7 – 4:30 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Three-Straight
Troy went toe-to-toe with its second ranked opponent in San Diego State, coming up just short, 60-55 in the end, for the third loss in a row.
Christyon Eugene pushed Troy's lead to eight, 47-39, after converting a shot in the paint with 11:13 remaining.
San Diego State retaliated with an 11-0 run, opened by Lamont Butler at the 9:36 mark on a 3-point play with the dish from Matt Bradly, 47-42. The run continued until Aguek Arop drilled a second-chance 3-pointer to extend the Aztec lead to three, 50-47, with 6:37 remaining.
Despite Aamer Muhammad bringing the deficit to one, 50-49, with 4:10 left at the charity stripe, the Aztecs prevailed in the final minutes to survive the Trojans.
Back-To-Back Years
The Golden Eagles' last three games haven't gone the way TTU wanted, falling in each after being competitive throughout. Their most recent loss came to Butler, 80-66, after a 13-5 run by the Bulldogs in the final five minutes.
Ranked 311 in the most recent NET rankings, Tennessee Tech hopes for redemption from last season, where the Golden Eagles relinquished their first-half lead and allowed Troy to get enough comfort to survive the last few minutes.
The three-headed monster in Jaylen Sebree (11.8), Brett Thompson (11.6) and Ty Perry (10.2) account for 46.9 percent of the points scored for Tennessee Tech. Sebree also contributes on the defensive end, leading the team in rebounds (6.4) and swiping 1.3 steals a game.
Double Header Stats
• Tennessee Tech is the second team in the Ohio Valley Conference to square off against Troy, with the team falling to SIU-Edwardsville on Dec. 3, 78-72.
• Muhammad came off the bench against San Diego State for a team-high 21 points. The junior led the Trojans in scoring for the second straight game and the third of the season.
• Williams continues to move up the career rankings in multiple categories. If the senior grabs four rebounds, he will move to fourth above Jeff Black in Division-I program history at 641.
• Last season, Troy survived the Golden Eagles with a 75-72 victory. Duke Miles was the leading scorer of the returned players with nine points.
• The Trojans come off their lowest scoring game since the 2022 Sun Belt Tournament against Louisiana on March 6, scoring 55 points against the Aztecs - scored 57 against Louisiana.
Players Mentioned
Gerad Parker - SBC Media Zoom
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Gerad Parker Postgame Press Conference - Buffalo
Saturday, September 20
Player Postgame Press Conference - Evan Crenshaw, Jordan Stringer, Tucker Kilcrease
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Troy at Buffalo (Full Highlights)
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