Troy opened its season with a 79-57 exhibition win over Tuskegee, powered by newcomers Hannah Smith and Maliyah Meeks and a strong finish. The Trojans built their advantage by outscoring the Golden Tigers 48-20 in the first and fourth quarters, while all 11 Troy players who saw action recorded a steal.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Troy 79, Tuskegee 57.
  • Troy outscored Tuskegee 48-20 across the first and fourth quarters.
  • Hannah Smith scored 15 points; Maliyah Meeks added 10 points and nine rebounds.
  • Troy recorded 19 steals, and all 11 players who entered the game had at least one.
  • Troy shot 43.1% from the field; Tuskegee shot 35.2%.
Yes, But

Troy’s dominant opening and closing stretches were offset by a sluggish start to the second half. Coach Chanda Rigby said the team needs to put together a more complete game.

What's Next

Troy opens its 2026-27 regular season at Kent State in the MAC-SBC Challenge on Nov. 2.

Bottom Line

The exhibition offered an encouraging first look at Troy’s newcomers and defensive pressure—but sustaining that level across all four quarters is the next test.