Good Morning, Troy Fam. We hope Coach packed a few extra shirts, this one got a little wet!

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

🏀 California Love
🇺🇸 Salute To Service
🎙️ All New Episode of Trojan Talk
⚔️ And much, much more!

🎙️ TROJAN TALK

Troy football head coach Gerad Parker, volleyball student-athletes Jaci Mesa & Amiah Butler, softball head coach Eric Newell and Athletics Director Kyle George join the show this week. 

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 California Love. Unwavered. Unbothered. Victorious.

All three words could be used to describe the Troy men’s basketball team on Tuesday night facing a highly-touted San Diego State squad in a boisterous environment, the Trojans showed their resilience and toughness, grinding out a 108-107 double overtime victory. The Aztecs had the most votes outside of the latest AP Top-25 Poll.

In front of a crowd of over 11,000, Troy never lost its composure, nailing big shot after shot down the stretch. The Aztecs took four-point leads in both overtime periods and had all the momentum after Miles Byrd buried a heave from beyond halfcourt to send the game to overtime. 

It would have been easy for Troy to pack it in on all three occasions, but that is the exact opposite of what happened. The Trojans fought back in both overtimes, and a Cooper Campbell block and Thomas Dowd rebound – one of his 19 on the night – gave Troy one of its biggest wins under head coach Scott Cross. 

Dowd added 25 points, setting a new career-high for the junior. Despite fouling out late in the fourth quarter, Victor Valdes scored 20 points and assisted on four Trojan buckets.

🏀 The Full Recap

🎥 Coach Cross Press Conference

🎥 Players Press Conference

🔼 Salute To Service. Troy Football closes out its home football slate on Saturday, hosting Georgia State at The Vet on Military Appreciation Day. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. between the Trojans and Panthers, and military members and their families will be treated to a day-long celebration.

Troy Athletics, along with Conecuh Sausage, Hook's BBQ, Coca-Cola, Horn Beverage and the Pensacola Alumni Chapter, will host a FREE tailgate for all military members running from noon until 2 p.m. in Tailgate Terrace. 

Additionally, military members (active, reserve or retired) can request Community Hero tickets for themselves and their families by contacting Katie Prchlik via email - [email protected].

During the game, there will be special recognitions throughout and at halftime. Troy Athletics will hold its annual Walk of Heroes, featuring special fireworks and a performance by the Sound of the South.

Today’s Trojan Top Performance, brought to you by Conecuh Sausage, is junior Thomas Dowd, who had a monster night in San Diego, setting career-highs in points (25) and rebounds (19). Dowd knocked down five 3-pointers on the night and dished out an assist on one of the biggest victories in recent years for the program.

Trojans Top Performance is brought to you by Conecuh Sausage. Conecuh Sausage is made in Alabama, it’s great on the grill and a fan favorite for tailgating. Conecuh Sausage, the Official Sausage of Troy Athletics.

🤔 TROY TRIVIA

Troy showed its relentless offensive attack off in last night’s win in San Diego.

When was the last time SDSU gave up 108 or more points in a game/

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find the answer!

*All times Central

Thursday, November 20th
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Missouri @ 11:30am
🏐 Volleyball vs. Marshall @ 4:30pm (Sun Belt Tournament - Foley, Ala.)
🏀 Men’s Basketball at USC @ 9pm CST

Saturday, November 22nd
🏈 Football vs. Georgia State @ 3pm

Monday, November 24th
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Toledo @ 10am (Coconut Hoops Classic - Ft. Myers, Fla.)
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Montana State @ 6pm

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 39 years.

San Diego State has not given up 108 points in nearly 39 years. The Aztecs lost 110-78 to No. 20 Arizona on Dec 4, 1986. 

⚔️ What A Day To Be A Trojan!