Troy University Athletics
Troy Aims To Close Out 2017 With Win On Sunday
12/30/2017 1:18:00 PM | Basketball (M)
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TROY, Ala. – Troy will aim to pick up the first Sun Belt win of the season and end 2017 on a high note with a matchup against Georgia State on Sunday at 3:15 p.m. in Trojan Arena.
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Both the Trojans (6-8, 0-1) and Panthers (9-5, 0-1) will be seeking the first conference win of the season after suffering losses on the opening day Friday night. Troy led Georgia Southern at half before going through a shooting slump in the second half en route to the 86-80 loss.
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Despite the loss, Troy got a huge boost as Jordon Varnado returned to the lineup. The forward, who is the team's leading rebounder and was named Preseason All-Sun Belt First Team, had 18 points off the bench on 7-14 shooting.
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His return did not hamper the production of Wesley Person as the guard had his ninth-straight game of 20 points or more and fourth game of 27 points or more after he put up 29 against the Eagles.
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Georgia State started the conference slate off against South Alabama with a resounding 86-64 loss. The Panthers shot just 39.7 percent from the floor and were outrebounded 43-26.
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HOW TO FOLLOW
Tipoff: 3:15 p.m.
Location: Troy, Ala.
Video: ESPN3
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Stats:Â Stats.statbroadcast.com
Twitter:Â @TroyMensHoops
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SERIES HISTORY
Overall Series:Â Georgia State, 22-18
Streak:Â Troy, W1
Last:Â Troy 74 Georgia State 63, March 11, 2017
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NOTEWORTHY
• A loss on Sunday would mark the second-straight season Troy has started 0-2 in conference play.
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• Georgia Southern dominated the paint on Sunday with a 43-27 rebounding advantage, 38-31 advantage in the paint and a second chance differential of 24-8.
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• Troy will head out for three-straight road contests before returning to Trojan Arena on Jan. 18 to face Appalachian State.
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For more information on Troy men's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on social media at @TroyMensHoops.
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TROY, Ala. – Troy will aim to pick up the first Sun Belt win of the season and end 2017 on a high note with a matchup against Georgia State on Sunday at 3:15 p.m. in Trojan Arena.
Â
Both the Trojans (6-8, 0-1) and Panthers (9-5, 0-1) will be seeking the first conference win of the season after suffering losses on the opening day Friday night. Troy led Georgia Southern at half before going through a shooting slump in the second half en route to the 86-80 loss.
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Despite the loss, Troy got a huge boost as Jordon Varnado returned to the lineup. The forward, who is the team's leading rebounder and was named Preseason All-Sun Belt First Team, had 18 points off the bench on 7-14 shooting.
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His return did not hamper the production of Wesley Person as the guard had his ninth-straight game of 20 points or more and fourth game of 27 points or more after he put up 29 against the Eagles.
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Georgia State started the conference slate off against South Alabama with a resounding 86-64 loss. The Panthers shot just 39.7 percent from the floor and were outrebounded 43-26.
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HOW TO FOLLOW
Tipoff: 3:15 p.m.
Location: Troy, Ala.
Video: ESPN3
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Stats:Â Stats.statbroadcast.com
Twitter:Â @TroyMensHoops
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SERIES HISTORY
Overall Series:Â Georgia State, 22-18
Streak:Â Troy, W1
Last:Â Troy 74 Georgia State 63, March 11, 2017
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NOTEWORTHY
• A loss on Sunday would mark the second-straight season Troy has started 0-2 in conference play.
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• Georgia Southern dominated the paint on Sunday with a 43-27 rebounding advantage, 38-31 advantage in the paint and a second chance differential of 24-8.
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• Troy will head out for three-straight road contests before returning to Trojan Arena on Jan. 18 to face Appalachian State.
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For more information on Troy men's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on social media at @TroyMensHoops.
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