- Matchup: Troy Trojans vs. Old Dominion Monarchs
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Venue: Chartway Arena, Norfolk, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Old Dominion Monarchs (6-14) will face off against the Troy Trojans (13-6) at Chartway Arena this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Troy Trojans triumphed over Arkansas State with a decisive score of 99-74. The Trojans showcased an impressive field goal success rate, hitting 55.7% of their attempts (34 out of 61) and making 12 of 32 three-point shots. From the free-throw line, they excelled by converting 19 of 21 attempts for a stellar 90.5%. In terms of rebounding, they achieved 36 boards, including 11 on the offensive end. The team also recorded 25 assists, forced 9 turnovers from their opponents, and captured 6 steals. Defensively, Troy permitted Arkansas State a 42.6% shooting rate, allowing 26 of 61 shots to go in. Arkansas State managed 16 assists and had 3 steals while securing 24 rebounds, including 9 offensive ones. They shot 54.5% from the free-throw line, successfully making 12 of 22 attempts, and hit 10 of their 24 three-pointers. In fouls, Troy committed 20 while Arkansas State had 15.
Thomas Dowd played a pivotal role in the contest, shooting an impressive 61.5% and contributing 3 assists. Logging 34 minutes on the court, he recorded 10 rebounds and scored 24 points on 8 of 13 shooting.
The Trojans come into this game boasting a record of 13-6 for the season. They average 12.4 turnovers per game and commit 17.7 fouls each contest. As a team, Troy pulls down 39.3 rebounds per game and has distributed a total of 329 assists this season, placing them 31st nationally in assists. They are shooting 36.3% beyond the arc (201 of 553) and 72.1% from the free-throw line. Averaging 86.9 points per game, Troy ranks 26th in college basketball while also shooting at 46.5% overall.
Defensively, the Trojans create 14.8 turnovers per game while committing 17.3 personal fouls. They allow opponents to hit 34.0% of their three-point attempts, ranking 251st in Division 1 for points allowed per game (76.2). Opposing teams shoot 43.2% against them (515 of 1,193), and Troy gives up an average of 36.3 rebounds per game, ranking 253rd in assists allowed with 264 on the year.
In their last matchup, the Old Dominion Monarchs secured a close victory, edging out Appalachian State 75-73. On the boards, Old Dominion allowed Appalachian State to gather a total of 30 rebounds (9 offensive). The Monarchs struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 27.3% (6 out of 22), but shot well from the free-throw line, converting 15 of 25 attempts (60.0%). Old Dominion allowed their opponents to make 26 of 56 field goal attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 46.4%. They finished the game making 25 out of 49 shots for a 51.0% shooting rate and excelled from three-point range with an impressive 11 of 23 conversions (47.8%). Old Dominion made 14 free throws for a 60.9% efficiency. Appalachian State committed 20 fouls, giving the Monarchs 23 free-throw attempts, while the Monarchs turned the ball over 10 times and earned 4 steals, pulling down 23 defensive boards and 3 offensive ones for a total of 26 rebounds.
Jordan Battle was a standout player for the Monarchs, making 7 of 9 shots for a shooting percentage of 77.8%, and collecting 7 rebounds. He scored 25 points during his 39 minutes on the court and provided 4 assists.
Old Dominion holds a 6-14 record for the season. The Monarchs average 19.2 personal fouls per game and shoot 71.5% from the charity stripe. They average only 12.6 assists per game (ranking 295th in college basketball) and commit 11.1 turnovers each contest. Over the course of the season, the Monarchs have accumulated 1,480 points (an average of 74.0 per game) and secure 35.7 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they complete 43.0% of their shots, ranking 295th nationally.
Defensively, Old Dominion allows opponents to shoot 32.0% from three-point range (135 of 422) and 73.1% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 13.8 assists and 37.7 rebounds per game, ranking 220th and 324th in Division 1, respectively. In terms of points given up per game, they sit at 282nd with an average of 77.3 points. They force an average of 10.1 turnovers per game and give up a shooting percentage of 44.4% (225th in college basketball).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back Troy
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