Troy University Athletics
Thursday, February 17
Boone, NC
5:30 p.m.
Troy University
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Appalachian State
Troy Searches for Redemption Against App State
2/16/2022 3:05:00 PM | Basketball (M)
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Contact: Rob Stevens, 315-807-8109
TROY, Ala. – Following an upset loss to Little Rock, 66-62, Troy travels to Holmes Convocation Center on Thursday to take on Appalachian State, starting at 5:30 p.m.
The Trojans (17-8, 8-4 SBC) and Mountaineers (16-11, 10-4 SBC) are in a race for the one seed, with one game separating the top three seeds and just four games remaining on the schedule.
Losing the Battle of the Trojans
Troy entered last Saturday riding a four-game winning streak before Little Rock snapped it in the final Sun Belt Conference edition of the "Battle of the Trojans."
The Trojans found themselves down, 55-47, with 8:49 remaining after a turnover by Desmond Williams led to a fastbreak 2-point shot from Jordan Jefferson, capping off a 9-0 run.
Christyon Eugene wouldn't be denied, bringing the team back to within one point after scoring four straight from the field and grabbing the assist off a 3-pointer from TK Smith.
It was just Little Rock's night as the team continued to be consistent in their makes to extend the lead back out to seven, 62-55 after Isaiah Palermo knocked in a three with only 1:20 remaining to finish the upset.
Carolina Bound
Location: Boone, N.C. - Holmes Convocation Center
The Matchup: Troy (17-8, 8-4 SBC) vs. Appalachian State (16-11, 10-4 SBC)
When: Thursday, February 17 – 5:30 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: Troystats.com
Finish the Sweep
Appalachian State leads series 11-8.
Thursday marks the second meeting between the two programs this season after Troy defeated the Mountaineers, 68-53.
The Trojans limited App State to just 34 percent shooting from the field in the win to capture the program's most wins since the 2018-19 season (12).
Both sides were delivering blows through the first seven minutes of the second half before Troy launched a 9-2 run to take complete control, 52-42, that saw five different Trojans find the bottom of the basket (Christian Turner, Khalyl Waters, Rifen Miguel, Efe Odigie).
Troy maintained a double-digit lead for the remainder of the ballgame, stretching it out to 15 when the final buzzer sounded, 68-53.
Up on the Mountains
The Mountaineers enter Thursday after giving up the one seed to Texas State following a loss in their game against Georgia State, 58-49.
App State shot 21.4 percent from the field to find itself down by 12 at the half and never overcame it - the Mountaineers didn't lead once in the loss.
Sitting 10-3 at home this season, the Mountaineers have the best scoring defense in the conference, allowing only 62.6 points per game.
Adrian Delph has willed the Mountaineers this season, ranking third in the SBC in scoring with 17.1 points per game on a ninth-best 41.6 percent shooting from the field and 39 percent from behind the arc (2nd in SBC) - only player in the conference to average three or more 3-pointers per game.
You Got to Check These Out
• Troy comes off its worst game in terms of forcing turnovers, accumulating a season-low two steals - previous low was against UTA with three steals.
• In the previous match-up between the programs on Jan. 8, Troy shot a season-high 92.9 percent from the free-throw line.
• The Trojans had a season-best eight turnovers when they played the Mountaineers earlier this season.
• Troy comes off its first home conference loss of the season against Little Rock - only have lost two in Trojan Arena.
• Home-court advantage has been crucial in the rivalry between App State and Troy, with the home team winning 11-of-15.
• Zay Williams started the season ranked 10th in program history at 64 total blocks. After denying 16 shots this season, Williams ranks eighth with 80 - just two away from moving into seventh over Lovell Craig.
Contact: Rob Stevens, 315-807-8109
TROY, Ala. – Following an upset loss to Little Rock, 66-62, Troy travels to Holmes Convocation Center on Thursday to take on Appalachian State, starting at 5:30 p.m.
The Trojans (17-8, 8-4 SBC) and Mountaineers (16-11, 10-4 SBC) are in a race for the one seed, with one game separating the top three seeds and just four games remaining on the schedule.
Losing the Battle of the Trojans
Troy entered last Saturday riding a four-game winning streak before Little Rock snapped it in the final Sun Belt Conference edition of the "Battle of the Trojans."
The Trojans found themselves down, 55-47, with 8:49 remaining after a turnover by Desmond Williams led to a fastbreak 2-point shot from Jordan Jefferson, capping off a 9-0 run.
Christyon Eugene wouldn't be denied, bringing the team back to within one point after scoring four straight from the field and grabbing the assist off a 3-pointer from TK Smith.
It was just Little Rock's night as the team continued to be consistent in their makes to extend the lead back out to seven, 62-55 after Isaiah Palermo knocked in a three with only 1:20 remaining to finish the upset.
Carolina Bound
Location: Boone, N.C. - Holmes Convocation Center
The Matchup: Troy (17-8, 8-4 SBC) vs. Appalachian State (16-11, 10-4 SBC)
When: Thursday, February 17 – 5:30 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: Troystats.com
Finish the Sweep
Appalachian State leads series 11-8.
Thursday marks the second meeting between the two programs this season after Troy defeated the Mountaineers, 68-53.
The Trojans limited App State to just 34 percent shooting from the field in the win to capture the program's most wins since the 2018-19 season (12).
Both sides were delivering blows through the first seven minutes of the second half before Troy launched a 9-2 run to take complete control, 52-42, that saw five different Trojans find the bottom of the basket (Christian Turner, Khalyl Waters, Rifen Miguel, Efe Odigie).
Troy maintained a double-digit lead for the remainder of the ballgame, stretching it out to 15 when the final buzzer sounded, 68-53.
Up on the Mountains
The Mountaineers enter Thursday after giving up the one seed to Texas State following a loss in their game against Georgia State, 58-49.
App State shot 21.4 percent from the field to find itself down by 12 at the half and never overcame it - the Mountaineers didn't lead once in the loss.
Sitting 10-3 at home this season, the Mountaineers have the best scoring defense in the conference, allowing only 62.6 points per game.
Adrian Delph has willed the Mountaineers this season, ranking third in the SBC in scoring with 17.1 points per game on a ninth-best 41.6 percent shooting from the field and 39 percent from behind the arc (2nd in SBC) - only player in the conference to average three or more 3-pointers per game.
You Got to Check These Out
• Troy comes off its worst game in terms of forcing turnovers, accumulating a season-low two steals - previous low was against UTA with three steals.
• In the previous match-up between the programs on Jan. 8, Troy shot a season-high 92.9 percent from the free-throw line.
• The Trojans had a season-best eight turnovers when they played the Mountaineers earlier this season.
• Troy comes off its first home conference loss of the season against Little Rock - only have lost two in Trojan Arena.
• Home-court advantage has been crucial in the rivalry between App State and Troy, with the home team winning 11-of-15.
• Zay Williams started the season ranked 10th in program history at 64 total blocks. After denying 16 shots this season, Williams ranks eighth with 80 - just two away from moving into seventh over Lovell Craig.
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