CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- The Chattanooga Mocs (2–1) hit the road to face the Troy Trojans (2–0) in a key early-season matchup at Trojan Arena. Both teams enter the contest with momentum: Chattanooga is coming off a narrow win over Lipscomb, while Troy has opened the season with dominant victories over Toledo and Mississippi Valley State, averaging 91.5 points per game and holding opponents to just 50.5 points.
Date: November 12, 2025
Location: Trojan Arena – Troy, Ala.
Tipoff: 7:00 p.m. EST | ESPN+
Recent Team Stats & Rankings
Chattanooga Mocs
Record: 2–1 (SoCon)
PPG: 61.0 | Opp. PPG: 55.9
Rebounds: 30.3 RPG | Assists: 11.8 APG
Turnovers: 14.4 per game
Field Goal %: 45.5 | 3PT %: 30.8 | FT %: 68.2
Current RPI: ~135 (projected mid-tier SoCon) [foxsports.com], [warrennolan.com]
Troy Trojans
Record: 2–0 (Sun Belt)
PPG: 78.5 | Opp. PPG: 71.6
Rebounds: 45.3 RPG | Assists: 15.3 APG
Turnovers: 16.8 per game
Field Goal %: 51.4 | 3PT %: 36.4 | FT %: 72.0
Sun Belt Standing: Tied for 1st [foxsports.com], [bing.com]
Top Players to Watch
Chattanooga Mocs
- Caia Elisaldez (G) – Leads the Mocs with 20 points in the opener and is averaging double figures early in the season. A dynamic scorer and playmaker.
- Gianna Corbitt (F) – Strong inside presence; posted 20 points and 7 rebounds in last season's meeting with Troy.
- Kalifa Ford (G/F) – Veteran versatility.
Troy Trojans
- Zay Dyer (F) – Team leader in scoring and rebounding; averaged 12.4 PPG and 8.9 RPG last season and has started strong again.
- Fortuna Ngnawo (F) – Coming off a 22-point performance vs. Mississippi Valley State; adds size and athleticism in the paint.
- Ashley Baez (G) – Reliable perimeter shooter; part of Troy's high-tempo offense.
Series History
This will be the 9th meeting between Chattanooga and Troy.
- All-Time: Troy leads 5–3.
- Recent Trend: Troy has won the last four matchups, including an 85–72 victory in the WNIT on March 24, 2025. [gomocs.com]
- Largest Margin: Troy 90–51 (Dec. 15, 2019).
- Closest Game: Chattanooga 59–58 (Dec. 12, 2002).
Key Storylines
- Contrast in Styles: Chattanooga relies on disciplined half-court sets and strong defense, while Troy pushes pace and ranks among the nation's leaders in scoring.
- Battle on the Glass: Troy averages 45.3 rebounds per game, compared to Chattanooga's 30.3, making rebounding a critical factor. [foxsports.com]
- Turnover Game: Chattanooga forced 22 turnovers in its opener and will look to disrupt Troy's rhythm.
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