Troy Wraps Up Six-Game Road Trip Against Saint Francis

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Troy Wraps Up Six-Game Road Trip Against Saint Francis

On Wednesday, the Troy Trojans men’s basketball team is wrapping up a six-game road trip against the Saint Francis Red Flash. The game will take place at 10 a.m. CT as part of the Coconut Hoops tournament in Fort Myers, Florida.

Game Overview

Currently, Troy holds a record of 4-4 after suffering a loss to Toledo on Monday. During that game, the Trojans recorded their lowest three-point shooting percentage of the season, making only 5 of 28 attempts for a .179 success rate. Theo Seng led the team in scoring with 18 points, while Thomas Dowd contributed a notable 10 points and 11 rebounds, marking his fourth double-double of the season.

Matchup Details

Location: Alico Arena, Fort Myers, Fla.
Capacity: 4,333
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 26, at 10 a.m. CT
Viewing Options: FloCollege (Subscription required), Troy Sports Media Network

Troy Players to Watch

Thomas Dowd has emerged as a standout performer for Troy. On November 18, he recorded a remarkable performance against San Diego State, scoring 25 points and grabbing 19 rebounds—just one rebound shy of Troy’s Division I record. His 19 rebounds rank tied for fourth in Division I this season. Dowd averages 15.6 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, placing him among the top players nationally.

Saint Francis Scouting Report

The Saint Francis Red Flash, under head coach Luke McConnell, currently have a record of 0-5. They recently lost to Belmont, 94-57. Skylar Wicks leads the team, averaging 18.6 points per contest and has recorded two double-doubles this season. Notably, this marks Saint Francis’s final season as a Division I program as they transition to NCAA Division III, beginning with the 2028-29 academic year.

Looking Ahead

After facing Saint Francis, Troy returns home to host West Georgia on Monday, December 1, at 6 p.m. This game will be available for streaming on ESPN+. Troy aims to avoid its third consecutive loss, a feat it has not experienced since early February 2023.

Season Context

This challenging road trip has covered approximately 5,500 miles, including four games in California. Troy secured a significant victory over San Diego State, a preseason favorite in the Mountain West Conference. Coach Scott Cross, in his seventh season, has led the Trojans to success, including 20-plus wins in each of the last four seasons. This year, Troy is working to replace over 60% of its scoring from last season.