Preview: Troy Flying Horses vs. Albany Falcons
Troy is 1-9 against Albany since February of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Troy Flying Horses will be home for the holidays to greet the Albany Falcons at 6:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Troy can finally bid farewell to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. It was close, but they ultimately received the gift of a 55-53 victory from a begrudging Flying Horsessquad. That looming 55-53 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for they yet this season.
Meanwhile, Albany scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 61-42 victory over Saratoga Springs. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Albany has managed all season.
Albany's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Iyana Weedon, who scored 16 points along with eight rebounds and seven assists. The contest was Weedon's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jordan Johnson, who scored 18 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Troy's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3. As for Albany, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-1.
Troy was dealt a bruising 77-27 defeat at the hands of Albany in their previous matchup back in January. The game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Troy was down 53-16.
