Troy University Athletics
Thursday, November 29
Troy, Ala.
5 p.m.
Troy University
vs
Alabama State
Troy Welcomes Alabama State Thursday
11/28/2018 10:11:00 AM | Basketball (W)
GAME NOTES
TROY, Alabama – Troy meets a familiar foe as Alabama State visits Trojan Arena for the 30thmeeting between the schools on Thursday at 5 p.m.
The Trojans (5-1) are coming off victories over Sam Houston State and Mississippi Valley State in the Southern Miss Lady Eagle Classic over the weekend. Japonica James was named the tournament's MVP after averaging 16.5 points and seven rebounds in the two games.
Alabama State (0-4) fell to North Alabama nine days ago and have opened the season winless through four games for the second time in three years. The Hornets last win in Troy was Nov. 21, 2000 – the lone road victory for Alabama State in the series since 1978.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Tip: 5 p.m.
Video: ESPN+
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/Watch
Radio: WTBF
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Twitter: @TroyTrojansWBB
SERIES INFO
Overall: ALST leads, 15-14
At Troy: TROY leads, 9-5
At Montgomery: ALST leads, 9-5
Neutral: ALST leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: Nov. 16, 2017 – Troy won, 93-63 (at Montgomery, Ala.)
ABOUT THE OPPONENT
Alabama State plays for the first time in 10 days after taking a 68-42 defeat at North Alabama on Nov. 19. The Lions opened the second quarter on a 12-0 run and held the Hornets scoreless for a four-minute stretch.
Ayana Emmanuel leads the squad averaging 12.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. Through the first four game, the Hornets are being outscored by an average of 35.8 points.
NOTEWORTHY
• Troy has forced more turnovers than field goals allowed three times this season. Samford made 18 field goals to 19 turnovers, Tennessee State made 20 field goals to 21 turnovers, and Mississippi Valley State made 18 field goals to 25 turnovers.
• The Trojans have won the last seven meetings against Alabama State, including a 93-63 victory in Montgomery last season.
• Troy ranks 10thin the NCAA averaging 48.2 rebounds per game. The team is sixth nationally with 20.0 offensive boards per contest.
• Of the 15 field goals made by Tyra Johnson this season, 15 have come from behind the 3-point line. She is shooting 39.5 percent (15-38) from range through the first six games.
• The Trojans have forced 19 or more turnovers in each of the first six games of the season.
PROMOTIONS
• SAAC Appreciation Night
• T-Roy's Team Day
• Pike County Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Night
For more information on Troy women's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on Twitter at @TroyTrojansWBB.
TROY, Alabama – Troy meets a familiar foe as Alabama State visits Trojan Arena for the 30thmeeting between the schools on Thursday at 5 p.m.
The Trojans (5-1) are coming off victories over Sam Houston State and Mississippi Valley State in the Southern Miss Lady Eagle Classic over the weekend. Japonica James was named the tournament's MVP after averaging 16.5 points and seven rebounds in the two games.
Alabama State (0-4) fell to North Alabama nine days ago and have opened the season winless through four games for the second time in three years. The Hornets last win in Troy was Nov. 21, 2000 – the lone road victory for Alabama State in the series since 1978.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Tip: 5 p.m.
Video: ESPN+
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/Watch
Radio: WTBF
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Twitter: @TroyTrojansWBB
SERIES INFO
Overall: ALST leads, 15-14
At Troy: TROY leads, 9-5
At Montgomery: ALST leads, 9-5
Neutral: ALST leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: Nov. 16, 2017 – Troy won, 93-63 (at Montgomery, Ala.)
ABOUT THE OPPONENT
Alabama State plays for the first time in 10 days after taking a 68-42 defeat at North Alabama on Nov. 19. The Lions opened the second quarter on a 12-0 run and held the Hornets scoreless for a four-minute stretch.
Ayana Emmanuel leads the squad averaging 12.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. Through the first four game, the Hornets are being outscored by an average of 35.8 points.
NOTEWORTHY
• Troy has forced more turnovers than field goals allowed three times this season. Samford made 18 field goals to 19 turnovers, Tennessee State made 20 field goals to 21 turnovers, and Mississippi Valley State made 18 field goals to 25 turnovers.
• The Trojans have won the last seven meetings against Alabama State, including a 93-63 victory in Montgomery last season.
• Troy ranks 10thin the NCAA averaging 48.2 rebounds per game. The team is sixth nationally with 20.0 offensive boards per contest.
• Of the 15 field goals made by Tyra Johnson this season, 15 have come from behind the 3-point line. She is shooting 39.5 percent (15-38) from range through the first six games.
• The Trojans have forced 19 or more turnovers in each of the first six games of the season.
PROMOTIONS
• SAAC Appreciation Night
- Members of SAAC will be honored during halftime of the game
- SAAC will collect canned food donations during the game, fans donating two canned food items will receive free admission to the Jan. 26 game against Louisiana
• T-Roy's Team Day
- All members of T-Roy's Team will receive free admission
- Sign making station for kids during pregame in the rotunda
- T-Roy's Team members can come to the court to make a spirit tunnel for the team
• Pike County Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Night
- $5 general admission ticket for all members of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce
For more information on Troy women's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on Twitter at @TroyTrojansWBB.
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