Troy University Athletics
Saturday, December 9
Troy, Ala.
2 P.M.
Troy University
vs
Montevallo
Troy Returns Home to Face Montevallo
12/8/2017 1:38:00 PM | Basketball (W)
Game Notes
TROY, Alabama – The Troy women's basketball team looks to bounce back following a loss at No. 11 Tennessee with a 2 p.m. Saturday showdown against Montevallo.
While Troy and Montevallo have faced off 30 times in the past, the programs have not met since 1992. The Trojans hold a 16-14 advantage in the series while the Falcons have claimed the last six meetings.
The Trojans (4-2) look to rebound after a defeat at No. 11 Tennessee. Troy shot just 29 percent in the game, but return to Trojan Arena where the team is shooting 44.2 percent on the year. Amanda Mendoza continues to lead the team offensively averaging 13.4 points per game, while Kayla Robinson has been the team's leading facilitator with 20 assists.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Tip: 2 p.m.
Video: ESPN3
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Radio: WTBF 94.7 FM
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Twitter: @TroyTrojansWBB
PROMOTION
Santa Claus will be at Trojan Arena for the game to take photos and to spread the holiday spirit. Also, bring a stuffed animal for the Teddy Bear Toss at halftime to donate toys to the Salvation Army.
SERIES INFO
Montevallo
Overall: Troy leads 16-14
At Troy: Troy leads 10-5
At Montevallo: UM leads 8-6
At Neutral: UM leads 1-0
Last Meeting: Feb. 6, 1992 – Montevallo won, 84-67 (at Montevallo)
ABOUT THE OPPONENT
Montevallo has dropped three straight contests including a 95-54 loss to North Alabama in the team's last outing on Dec. 2. A pair of senior are leading the Falcons as D'Miyah Foster paces the squad with 12.3 points per game and Alba Perez is the team's leading rebounder with 5.0 boards per game. Montevallo is a Division II school that competes in the Gulf South Conference. The Falcons have played two other DI opponents this season falling to both UAB and Samford in exhibition matches to start the season.
NOTEWORTHY
• Amanda Mendoza and Amber Rivers scored in double figures for the fourth time this season with 10 and 14 points, respectively, at Tennessee on Wednesday.
• Sky'Lynn Holmes is shooting 52 percent (12-23) from the field over the last three games and has hauled in a team-best 24 rebounds.
• Troy made seven 3-pointers at Tennessee and has finished with at least seven 3s in four of six games this season including 12 at Ole Miss.
TROY, Alabama – The Troy women's basketball team looks to bounce back following a loss at No. 11 Tennessee with a 2 p.m. Saturday showdown against Montevallo.
While Troy and Montevallo have faced off 30 times in the past, the programs have not met since 1992. The Trojans hold a 16-14 advantage in the series while the Falcons have claimed the last six meetings.
The Trojans (4-2) look to rebound after a defeat at No. 11 Tennessee. Troy shot just 29 percent in the game, but return to Trojan Arena where the team is shooting 44.2 percent on the year. Amanda Mendoza continues to lead the team offensively averaging 13.4 points per game, while Kayla Robinson has been the team's leading facilitator with 20 assists.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Tip: 2 p.m.
Video: ESPN3
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Radio: WTBF 94.7 FM
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Twitter: @TroyTrojansWBB
PROMOTION
Santa Claus will be at Trojan Arena for the game to take photos and to spread the holiday spirit. Also, bring a stuffed animal for the Teddy Bear Toss at halftime to donate toys to the Salvation Army.
SERIES INFO
Montevallo
Overall: Troy leads 16-14
At Troy: Troy leads 10-5
At Montevallo: UM leads 8-6
At Neutral: UM leads 1-0
Last Meeting: Feb. 6, 1992 – Montevallo won, 84-67 (at Montevallo)
ABOUT THE OPPONENT
Montevallo has dropped three straight contests including a 95-54 loss to North Alabama in the team's last outing on Dec. 2. A pair of senior are leading the Falcons as D'Miyah Foster paces the squad with 12.3 points per game and Alba Perez is the team's leading rebounder with 5.0 boards per game. Montevallo is a Division II school that competes in the Gulf South Conference. The Falcons have played two other DI opponents this season falling to both UAB and Samford in exhibition matches to start the season.
NOTEWORTHY
• Amanda Mendoza and Amber Rivers scored in double figures for the fourth time this season with 10 and 14 points, respectively, at Tennessee on Wednesday.
• Sky'Lynn Holmes is shooting 52 percent (12-23) from the field over the last three games and has hauled in a team-best 24 rebounds.
• Troy made seven 3-pointers at Tennessee and has finished with at least seven 3s in four of six games this season including 12 at Ole Miss.
Players Mentioned
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Troy vs. No. 24 Alabama
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Player Postgame Press Conference (Zay Dyer, Fortuna Ngnawo) - Old Dominion
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Chanda Rigby Postgame Press Conference - Old Dominion
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