Troy Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Season‑Opening Matchups
On Monday, November 2, Troy University announced the 2026‑27 season‑opening schedule for its men’s and women’s basketball programs, setting the stage for the first contests of the year.
The men’s team will host the University of Massachusetts at Trojan Arena, marking the program’s first-ever meeting with the Minutemen, while the women’s squad will travel to Kent State University for their inaugural road test.
Looking Back at Recent Success
The men finished last season 14‑12 in the Sun Belt Conference and swept two MAC‑SBC Challenge games, including an overtime win over Kent State and a nationally televised victory against Akron. Returning players Kerrington Kiel and Evan Griffin, along with newcomer Robert Davis Jr., give the team a strong core.
The women concluded the previous campaign 13‑13 in the MAC‑SBC Challenge and will meet Kent State for the first time on the road. Coach Chanda Rigby highlighted the team’s three‑year postseason streak and a 25‑win 2025‑26 season, noting that the roster adds ten newcomers to three returning players.
Coach Adam Howard expressed excitement about hosting a quality opponent, while Coach Rigby emphasized the importance of starting the season with a win for the women’s program.
Both teams are poised to build on their recent achievements as they open the 2026‑27 schedule, with fans eager to see how the new roster pieces will mesh.