Troy University Athletics
Saturday, March 2
Arlington, Texas
2 p.m.
Troy University
20-7, 11-5
65
at
88
UT Arlington
22-6, 14-3
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2
3
4
F
TROY
20
6
15
24
65
UT Arlington
13
30
19
26
88
Troy Stumbles at UT Arlington
3/2/2019 5:23:00 PM | Basketball (W)
ARLINGTON, Texas – UT Arlington, the Sun Belt Conference's top team, proved it belonged atop the standings with an 88-65 win over Troy Saturday in the College Park Center.
The Mavericks (22-6, 14-3) dominated the second quarter to take a 17-point lead into halftime and the Trojans (20-7, 11-5) could never recover.
The game was competitive through the first quarter as Troy held UTA to 22 percent (4-18) shooting and knocked down a trio of three-pointers to take a 20-13 lead. UT Arlington took advantage of the Trojans' 0-for-5 start to the second quarter to kick start an 8-2 run. The Mavs didn't let off the gas and outscored Troy 30-6 in the frame. The Trojans failed to score a field goal for a 5:50 span in the quarter, committed 11 turnovers and made just 2-of-12 shot attempts.
UTA scored 35 points off 23 Troy turnovers and converted 30-of-38 free throw attempts. Cierra Johnson turned in an award-worthy performance scoring 31 points with 12 rebounds and five assists.
Japonica James led Troy with 11 points and Jasmine LeBlanc turned in a team-high 10 rebounds. The Trojans shot 34.2 percent (24-70) for the game and just 27.6 percent (8-29) from 3-point range.
UP NEXT
Troy returns home for its final two home games of the season. The Trojans host Appalachian State March 7 and Coastal Carolina March 9 in Trojan Arena.
NOTEWORTHY
• Troy's offense has been subdued in the last two trips to the College Park Center. The Trojans have averaged just 63 points per game in the last two meetings in Arlington.
• Japonica James has scored in double figures in five of the last seven games.
For more information on Troy women's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on Twitter at @TroyTrojansWBB.
The Mavericks (22-6, 14-3) dominated the second quarter to take a 17-point lead into halftime and the Trojans (20-7, 11-5) could never recover.
The game was competitive through the first quarter as Troy held UTA to 22 percent (4-18) shooting and knocked down a trio of three-pointers to take a 20-13 lead. UT Arlington took advantage of the Trojans' 0-for-5 start to the second quarter to kick start an 8-2 run. The Mavs didn't let off the gas and outscored Troy 30-6 in the frame. The Trojans failed to score a field goal for a 5:50 span in the quarter, committed 11 turnovers and made just 2-of-12 shot attempts.
UTA scored 35 points off 23 Troy turnovers and converted 30-of-38 free throw attempts. Cierra Johnson turned in an award-worthy performance scoring 31 points with 12 rebounds and five assists.
Japonica James led Troy with 11 points and Jasmine LeBlanc turned in a team-high 10 rebounds. The Trojans shot 34.2 percent (24-70) for the game and just 27.6 percent (8-29) from 3-point range.
UP NEXT
Troy returns home for its final two home games of the season. The Trojans host Appalachian State March 7 and Coastal Carolina March 9 in Trojan Arena.
NOTEWORTHY
• Troy's offense has been subdued in the last two trips to the College Park Center. The Trojans have averaged just 63 points per game in the last two meetings in Arlington.
• Japonica James has scored in double figures in five of the last seven games.
For more information on Troy women's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on Twitter at @TroyTrojansWBB.
Team Stats
TROY
UTA
FG%
.343
.400
3FG%
.276
.333
FT%
.563
.789
RB
50
42
TO
23
14
STL
7
10
Game Leaders
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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