Troy heads to Tallahassee for its first road game of the season, looking to rebound from a 71-60 opening loss to UMass. The Trojans face a Florida State team coming off a 113-69 win over Florida A&M. Donovan Oday’s strong debut — 21 points, 12 rebounds and six steals — offers Troy a bright spot as it takes on the Seminoles Friday night.

By the Numbers
  • Troy shot 34.4% from the field against UMass, making 22 of 64 attempts.
  • Florida State shot 54.9% in its season-opening win.
  • Troy is 1-4 all-time against Florida State.
  • Tipoff is Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. CT.
Yes, But

Troy’s opener featured a promising 10-point lead, but UMass answered with a 32-1 run that swung the game. Florida State’s lopsided opening win signals a difficult road test, though Troy beat the Seminoles 79-72 the last time the teams met, in 2022-23.

What's Next

Troy will try to improve its shooting and contain Florida State’s offense in Friday’s matchup at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. The game will air on ACCNX, with radio coverage on the Troy Sports Media Network.

Bottom Line

For Troy, the first road test is an early chance to show that its season-opening collapse was a setback, not a preview. Oday’s two-way impact gives the Trojans a foundation to build on against a high-scoring opponent.