Troy University Athletics
Saturday, December 9
Dayton, Ohio
11:30 a.m.
Troy University
at
Dayton
Troy Travels to Dayton for Saturday Matinee
12/8/2023 8:41:00 AM | Basketball (M)
TROY, Ala. — Coming off a big win last Friday, the Troy men's basketball team looks to build off its momentum as it travels to Dayton, Ohio, to take on the Flyers in a mid-day showdown on Saturday.
The Trojans defeated SIUE in Trojan Arena 83-60 last week for their most impressive victory of the season so far. Troy looks to win back-to-back games for the first time this season at Dayton.
The Flyers and Trojans have faced off one previous time, with Dayton picking up an 87-70 win at home on Dec. 2, 2008.
Game Information
Location: Dayton, Ohio – UD Arena
The Matchup: Troy (4-4, 0-0 SBC) at Dayton (6-2, 0-0 A-10)
When: Saturday, Dec. 9 – 11:30 a.m. CT
Watch: USA Network
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Hitting Their Stride
After a slow start to the season for Aamer Muhammad, who was tabbed to the Preseason All-Sun Belt Third Team, he seemed to find his shooting stroke in Troy's victory over SIUE as he knocked down 7-9 shots from the field in route to a season-high 21 points. The guard from Rio Rancho, N.M., was also an efficient 4-5 from 3-point range.
Muhammad was shooting below 30 percent from the field and from distance going into the game and is now shooting 34.3 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from distance. He is the third Trojan now averaging double-digit points.
Christyon Eugene, a preseason first-team selection, continues his impressive start to the season. He is averaging 15.6 points through eight games and has scored in double-figures in every game this season. He's shooting at a very efficient 51.2 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from beyond the arc.
Don't Stop What's Working
One constant that has remained all season for the Trojans has been its ability to dominate on the glass. Troy enters Saturday averaging 43.5 rebounds per game, which is 16th in the country and third in the Sun Belt. When it comes to offensive rebounds, the Trojans are fifth in the country and first in the Sun Belt at 16.38 per game.
In addition to the strong offensive play of Eugene and Muhammad, Troy continues to rely on its depth for offensive production. The Trojan bench is scoring 37.25 points per game, led by Tayton Conerway and his 11.3 points.
The Trojans bench production is the best in the Sun Belt and fifth in the country.
Scouting Dayton
The Flyers are off to an impressive start through eight games, posting a 6-2 record. They are led by Daron Holmes II and his 15.5 points per game.
Holmes II was named to the First Team Preseason All-Atlantic 10 and All-Defensive Team. He was also named to the preseason Naismith and Wooden National Player of the Year lists.
Dayton was scheduled to take on UNLV on Wednesday, but the game was canceled. The Flyers have won their last three contests.
Non-Conference Notables
• Troy has out-rebounded opponents in seven of eight games this season. They have a rebound margin of +15.5, which is the top mark in the Sun Belt.
• Troy is coming off its best three-point shooting performance of the season against SIUE, when the Trojans knocked down 10 of their 20 attempts. It's the best shooting clip from 3-point range since they shot 52 percent against ULM on Jan. 21, 2023.
• The Troy defense is holding opponents to 40.1 percent from the field, which is good for fourth in the Sun Belt. Troy is forcing 16.5 turnovers per game, which is second in the Sun Belt and 21st in the country.
• Troy is averaging 10.1 steals per game, which is best in the Sun Belt Conference and 16th nationally. The high volume of steals has helped lead Troy to 16.5 fastbreak points per game, which is first in the SBC and 19th in the country.
• Troy has 27 combined starts by players who had not started a D-I game prior to this season.
The Trojans defeated SIUE in Trojan Arena 83-60 last week for their most impressive victory of the season so far. Troy looks to win back-to-back games for the first time this season at Dayton.
The Flyers and Trojans have faced off one previous time, with Dayton picking up an 87-70 win at home on Dec. 2, 2008.
Game Information
Location: Dayton, Ohio – UD Arena
The Matchup: Troy (4-4, 0-0 SBC) at Dayton (6-2, 0-0 A-10)
When: Saturday, Dec. 9 – 11:30 a.m. CT
Watch: USA Network
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Hitting Their Stride
After a slow start to the season for Aamer Muhammad, who was tabbed to the Preseason All-Sun Belt Third Team, he seemed to find his shooting stroke in Troy's victory over SIUE as he knocked down 7-9 shots from the field in route to a season-high 21 points. The guard from Rio Rancho, N.M., was also an efficient 4-5 from 3-point range.
Muhammad was shooting below 30 percent from the field and from distance going into the game and is now shooting 34.3 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from distance. He is the third Trojan now averaging double-digit points.
Christyon Eugene, a preseason first-team selection, continues his impressive start to the season. He is averaging 15.6 points through eight games and has scored in double-figures in every game this season. He's shooting at a very efficient 51.2 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from beyond the arc.
Don't Stop What's Working
One constant that has remained all season for the Trojans has been its ability to dominate on the glass. Troy enters Saturday averaging 43.5 rebounds per game, which is 16th in the country and third in the Sun Belt. When it comes to offensive rebounds, the Trojans are fifth in the country and first in the Sun Belt at 16.38 per game.
In addition to the strong offensive play of Eugene and Muhammad, Troy continues to rely on its depth for offensive production. The Trojan bench is scoring 37.25 points per game, led by Tayton Conerway and his 11.3 points.
The Trojans bench production is the best in the Sun Belt and fifth in the country.
Scouting Dayton
The Flyers are off to an impressive start through eight games, posting a 6-2 record. They are led by Daron Holmes II and his 15.5 points per game.
Holmes II was named to the First Team Preseason All-Atlantic 10 and All-Defensive Team. He was also named to the preseason Naismith and Wooden National Player of the Year lists.
Dayton was scheduled to take on UNLV on Wednesday, but the game was canceled. The Flyers have won their last three contests.
Non-Conference Notables
• Troy has out-rebounded opponents in seven of eight games this season. They have a rebound margin of +15.5, which is the top mark in the Sun Belt.
• Troy is coming off its best three-point shooting performance of the season against SIUE, when the Trojans knocked down 10 of their 20 attempts. It's the best shooting clip from 3-point range since they shot 52 percent against ULM on Jan. 21, 2023.
• The Troy defense is holding opponents to 40.1 percent from the field, which is good for fourth in the Sun Belt. Troy is forcing 16.5 turnovers per game, which is second in the Sun Belt and 21st in the country.
• Troy is averaging 10.1 steals per game, which is best in the Sun Belt Conference and 16th nationally. The high volume of steals has helped lead Troy to 16.5 fastbreak points per game, which is first in the SBC and 19th in the country.
• Troy has 27 combined starts by players who had not started a D-I game prior to this season.
Players Mentioned
G
/ Basketball (M)
G
/ Basketball (M)
G
/ Basketball (M)Josh Lauer Postmatch Press Conference - Southern Miss (Friday)
Saturday, November 08
Ella Broadhead Postmatch Press Conference - Southern Miss (Friday)
Saturday, November 08
Troy vs. Southern Miss (G1) - Full Highlights
Saturday, November 08
Players Postgame Press Conference (Furman)
Friday, November 07