Troy Women’s Hoops Set for Home Opener

Wednesday, November 16

Troy, Ala.

12 PM

Troy University

Belmont

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Photo by: Chris Davis

11/15/2016 10:21:00 AM | Basketball (W)

By: Wes Johnson

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TROY, Alabama – The Troy women's basketball team looks to rebound from a season opening loss as it plays host to Belmont at noon on Wednesday at Trojan Arena.

The special tip time is in place to allow area elementary and high school students a chance to join the Trojans. Admission is FREE to all fans. The game is being played as part of the Partnership for a Healthier America's "Drink Up" campaign and all children in attendance will receive a free bottle of water and fruit.

The Trojans fell to Auburn, 61-52, to open the season last Friday. Caitlyn Ramirez turned in a memorable performance as she set the Troy Division I single-game record with 20 rebounds. Claresa Banks posted nine rebounds, one shy of tying her career-high. Jayla Chills checked in with six boards and eight points.

Belmont defeated Fort Wayne, 85-59, in its season opener, but fell to No. 5 Louisville, 73-50, on Sunday. The Bruins finished last season with a 24-9 record and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.

BROADCAST INFO
TV: None
Online: ESPN3 (WatchESPN.com)
Radio: WTBF 94.7 FM
Online: TroyTrojans.com
Live Stats: TroyStats.com

SERIES HISTORY
BELMONT (1-1)
Overall Series: Belmont leads 11-4
at Troy: Belmont leads 4-3
Streak: Belmont W1
Last: Nov. 29, 2015
Belmont won 102-93

PLAYERS TO WATCH
TROY
Caitlyn Ramirez: 13.0 ppg, 20.0 rpg, 2.0 apg
Jayla Chills: 8.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.0 apg

BELMONT
Kylee Smith: 13.5 ppg, 2.0 apg, .400 FG% (10-25)
Sally McCade: 10.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.0 apg

NOTEWORTHY
• Troy enters the 2016-17 season as the reigning Sun Belt Conference Tournament champions and the coaches' selection to win the league this season.

• Belmont is one of five 2016-17 opponents for Troy that qualified for the NCAA Tournament last season.

• Against Auburn, Caitlyn Ramirez set the Troy Division I single-game record with 20 rebounds. She also recorded the fourth double-double of her career (13 pt., 20 reb).

• Four freshmen made their collegiate debuts for the Trojans in the season opener at Auburn (Kayla Robinson, Amber Rivers, Harriet Winchester and Jessie Day).

• Claresa Banks finished with nine rebounds at Auburn, one shy a tying her career-high.

For more information on Troy women's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on Twitter at @TroyTrojansWBB.