Halftime Report

A win for Troy would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they've put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have jumped out to a quick 42-33 lead against Sam Houston.

Troy have yet to string together two consecutive wins, but this may be their chance. For now, things are looking good for they.

Who's Playing

Sam Houston Bearkats @ Troy Trojans

Current Records: Sam Houston 1-3, Troy 2-2

How To Watch

  • When: Monday, November 20, 2023 at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Trojan Arena -- Troy, Alabama
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
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What to Know

Troy will be in front of their home fans on Monday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will take on the Sam Houston Bearkats at 7:00 p.m. ET on Monday. Troy will be strutting in after a victory while Sam Houston will be stumbling in from a loss.

Winning is just a little bit easier when you work as a team to rack up 16 more assists than your opponent, a fact Troy proved on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Eagles 111-46 at home.

Meanwhile, Sam Houston's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Rebels by a score of 70-67.

Despite the loss, Sam Houston got a solid performance out of Davon Barnes, who scored 22 points along with 3 assists and 2 rebounds. Damon Nicholas Jr. was another key contributor, scoring 9 points along with 7 rebounds and 3 steals.

The win got the Trojans back to even at 2-2. As for the Bearkats, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Troy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 46 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Sam Houston struggles in that department as they've been averaging 34.5 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check CBS Sports after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more NCAA Basketball content.

Odds

Sam Houston is a slight 2-point favorite against Troy, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bearkats as a 1.5-point favorite.


The over/under is set at 138.5 points.

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Injury Report for Troy

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Sam Houston

  • Cameron Huefner: Game-Time Decision (Shoulder)