- Matchup: Troy Trojans vs Georgia Southern Eagles
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Venue: Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center, Statesboro, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Troy Trojans (14-6) are gearing up for their road game at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center, pitted against the Georgia Southern Eagles (13-8).
In their latest outing, the Troy Trojans secured a victory over Old Dominion, finishing with an 83-77 scoreline. Throughout the game, Troy achieved a field goal percentage of 36.9% (24 of 65) and connected on 6 of 26 attempts from long range. At the charity stripe, the Trojans excelled, sinking 29 of 34 free throw chances for a stellar 85.3% conversion rate. On the boards, they totaled 43 rebounds, including 9 offensive, while also dishing out 11 assists, forcing 12 turnovers, and securing 9 steals. Defensively, Troy allowed a shooting percentage of 43.8% (28 of 64) to Old Dominion. Old Dominion managed 9 assists and recorded 7 steals in this match-up, while gathering 34 rebounds (7 offensive, 27 defensive) without any blocks. They shot 72.0% from free throws, converting 18 of 25 attempts and made 3 of 18 attempts from 3-point range. Troy registered 17 personal fouls compared to Old Dominion’s 24.
Theo Seng emerged as a key player, finishing with 24 points on 6 of 12 shooting, and grabbing 14 rebounds in 43 minutes of play, although he did not record any assists.
As Troy heads into this game, they hold a season record of 14-6. They average 12.5 turnovers per game while committing 17.7 personal fouls. The Trojans rebound the ball effectively, averaging 39.7 boards per game and totaling 340 assists this season, ranking them 37th nationally in assists. Troy has a 3-point shooting accuracy of 35.8% (207 of 579) and a free throw percentage of 73.1%. Their impressive offense averages 86.7 points per game, ranking 24th in college basketball, with a field goal percentage of 46.0%.
On the defensive end, the Trojans force an average of 14.7 turnovers and commit 17.6 fouls per game. They limit opponents to a 3-point shooting percentage of 33.3% and are ranked 249th nationally in points allowed per game (76.2). Troy concedes a field goal percentage of 43.2% (543 of 1,257) and yields 36.3 rebounds per game, ranking 232nd in Division 1 for assists allowed, having surrendered 273 this season.
In their most recent game, the Georgia Southern Eagles faced a setback against Arkansas State, losing 85-68. In the rebounding department, Georgia Southern allowed Arkansas State to secure 40 rebounds (8 offensive). They shot 38.5% from beyond the arc, going 10 of 26, and finished 19 of 23 from the free throw line (82.6%). Arkansas State shot 49.1% from the field, hitting 28 of 57. Georgia Southern ended the game with a field goal percentage of 34.8%, making 23 of 66 shots, and struggled from long range with only 5 of 33 attempts (15.2%). They converted 17 of their 26 free throw attempts for a success rate of 65.4%. Arkansas State accrued 21 fouls, leading to 26 free throw attempts for the Eagles, who committed 11 turnovers while making 9 steals. The Eagles obtained 30 rebounds total, with 12 offensive boards and 18 defensive rebounds.
Nakavieon White was a standout for Georgia Southern, scoring 14 points in 18 minutes of play, making 5 of 8 shots for a 62.5% field goal percentage along with 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
Georgia Southern comes into this matchup with a record of 13-8 this season. Offensively, the Eagles are shooting 43.1% from the field, ranking 295th in Division 1. They have tallied 1,736 points this year (82.7 points per game) and average 36.5 rebounds. Their assist rate is at 11.3 assists per game (336th in college), and they commit 10.3 turnovers per contest. The Eagles have recorded 19.7 personal fouls per game and maintain a free throw shooting percentage of 71.4%.
Defensively, Georgia Southern allows 32.9% from 3-point range (167 of 508) while opponents convert 72.4% of their free throw attempts. They yield 12.6 assists and 41.0 rebounds per game, ranking 116th and 361st respectively. The Eagles are 322nd in Division 1 in points allowed per game at 80.2. They force opponents into 14.4 turnovers each game and permit teams to shoot 44.5% from the field (231st in college).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Back Troy
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