Game at a Glance
Wednesday,  Nov. 23, 2016 • 7:00 p.m.
War Memorial at the Sobrato Center • San Francisco, Calif.
Series Record: First Meeting
Last Meeting: First Meeting
Audio & Video Stream: The W.tv (Pat Olson, Play-by-Play; Jim Brovelli, Analyst)
Live Stats: USFDons.com
Television: None

Complete USF Game Notes (PDF)

Opening Tip
USF (2-0, 0-0 WCC) returns home to the Hilltop Wednesday night to face the Troy Trojans (2-2, 0-0 Sun Belt) in a non-conference game in War Memorial at the Sobrato Center. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. The Dons are coming off a 75-63 victory at UC Santa Barbara last Wednesday while the Trojans dropped a 71-67 decision at Eastern Illinois on Monday night to start a three-game road trip which will take the team to Ypsilanti, Mich., San Francisco and Honolulu.

Series History with Troy
Wednesday's game marks the first-ever meeting between USF and Troy. The Dons are 2-2 all-time against current Sun Belt members (1-0 Appalachian State; 1-0 Georgia Southern; 1-1 Texas-Arlington).

The Start 
USF is off to a 2-0 start for the fourth consecutive season. Last year, the Dons opened with wins over Illinois-Chicago and Rice before falling to Fresno State. The last time the Dons won three straight games to start a season was in 2014-15 when USF posted wins over South Carolina State, Notre Dame de Namur and Hawaii.

Getting Busy 
After easing into the 2015-16 season by playing two games in 12 days, USF's next six games will be played in a 13-day window, culminating with a game against San Francisco State on Dec. 6 at Kezar Pavilion.

RBIII 
Two games into the season, senior Ronnie Boyce III is averaging 29.5 points per game after scoring 28 points in USF's season opening win against Illinois-Chicago followed by a 31-point outburst at UC Santa Barbara. Both performances bettered his previous career high. The lone senior on the Dons' roster, Boyce has made 22-of-40 shots (55.0) from the field, including 7-of-17 (41.1) from distance. Against UC Santa Barbara, he also pulled down a career-high 10 rebounds for his first career double-double. Boyce currently leads the WCC in scoring (29.5) and three-pointers made per game (3.5).

Scouting Report

A Look at Troy
Stand 2-2 on the season…won its first two games over Toccoa Falls (135-76) and Eastern Illinois (70-67) but have dropped the last two to UAB (74-51) and Eastern Illinois (71-67)…went 9-22 last season and finished 11th in the Sun Belt with a 4-16 record…return nine letterwinners including four starters off of last year's team…Wesley Person, who averaged a team-high 16.8 ppg last season, made a 3-pointer in 61 consecutive games to start his career before going 0-for-2 from long distance in the second game of the season against Eastern Illinois…made 96 treys last season which led the Sun Belt and was tied for 28th most in the nation…Person's father, Wesley Person Sr. and uncle, Chuck Person, were former standouts at Auburn who went on to have successful NBA careers…Jordon Varnado averaged 13.2 ppg as a freshman…he is the brother of former Mississippi State standout Jarvis Varnado, the NCAA record holder for career blocks with 564…close out a three-game road trip Friday at Hawaii.

Fan Experience

Game Promotion
Beginning with Wednesday night's game against Troy and for all remaining non-conference home games this season, fans may donate one non-perishable food item in exchange for a $5 discount off a general admission ticket. Please note only one discounted ticket per fan will be available regardless of the number of donated items. Non-perishable food items include but are not limited to canned fruits and vegetables, canned tuna or meat, soup, chili, beans, cereal and granola bars. No glass or perishable items, please. All donations will be distributed to over 450 community partners of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank and will be used to prepare meals for those in need or to supplement larger deliveries.

Ticket Information
Individual game tickets for all USF home games this season are available on line at USFDons.com or by calling (415) 422-2USF. General admission tickets are available for as low as $10.
 
Parking Information
Parking is available free of charge two hours prior to tip-off until one hour after the conclusion of the game in any campus lot, with the exception of designated green parking spots and the top of Hayes-Healy garage on Golden Gate Avenue adjacent to the gymnasium.
 
The Hilltop Club Level
Fans 21 and older can enjoy beverages and catered food options before and during designated games during the season in the Hilltop Club Level. Located in the upper mezzanine level on the south side of War Memorial at The Sobrato Center, The Hilltop Club Level will open one hour before tip-off and will remain accessible throughout the game. Beer, wine, soft drinks and catered food options will be available to all fans 21 years of age and older. Admission to the The Hilltop Club is priced at $10 per game. Food and drink options are extra. The cost does not include a game ticket.