Troy University Athletics

Troy to host Louisiana Saturday; Game Time Changed to 11 a.m.
1/10/2020 12:14:00 PM | Basketball (W)
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TROY, Ala. – Troy women's basketball will be back at home on Saturday, Jan. 11 when they host Louisiana to close out the second week of Sun Belt play. Due to inclement weather in the forecast for Saturday afternoon, the game time as been moved up to 11 a.m. It eas originally scheduled for 2 p.m.
Troy Trojans (12-2, 3-0 SBC)
PPG: 80.5 | REB: 55.1 | FG%: .354 | 3FG%: .276 | FT%: .722
The Trojans set a new Division 1 program record for consecutive wins at nine straight after earning a hard-fought victory at ULM Wednesday night. After trailing the Warhawks by one at halftime Troy was able to outscore ULM 37-29 in the second-half to earn the victory, their third of the conference season. In the contest Troy was led offensively by Jasmine Robinson who scored 13-points while Kate Rodgers put together an all-around impressive performance with eight points, eight rebounds, two blocks, two steals and an assist.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (9-5, 2-1 SBC)
PPG: 65.1 | REB: 36.1 | FG%: .388 | 3FG%: .348 | FT%: .677
Louisiana enters Saturday coming off an impressive win at home against South Alabama. Louisiana got its offense going early as they outscored USA 21-10 in the first-quarter. It was their first home win over South since Feb. 9, 2017. They were led by Skyler Goodwin who scored a season-high 17 points. In the early part of the conference season Louisiana has picked up wins against USA and Georgia State while falling to Georgia Southern. The only common opponent between Louisiana and Troy this season has been Mississippi State. The Rajin' Cajuns hosted No. 15 Mississippi State back on Dec. 16, and played the Bulldogs tough, falling 48-64.
The Series
Troy vs ULL: Troy leads, 14-10
When played at Troy: 10-1
In SBC Games: 12-9
Current Streak: W4
Last Meeting: W, 90-64 // Jan. 26, 2019 // Troy, Ala.
Trojan Storylines
• Amber Rivers continues her senior year on a quest for 1000 career points. The senior has scored 977 points so far and is averaging 9.3 points per game in the 103 career games she has played in. This season Rivers is averaging 8.8 points per game
• Since the grand opening of Trojan Arena back in 2012 Troy has earned a 73-29 record inside the state-of-the-art facility
• Since Chanda Rigby's first season in 2012-13, Troy is 37-4 when making at least 10, 3-pointers in a game
• In their last 48 Sun Belt Conference home games, Troy has earned 40 wins to just nine losses dating back to the 2014-15 season. They have gone 9-1 in home SBC games in each of the last two seasons and are currently on a 6-game winning streak
• In the last two season's Troy has posted a 9-2 record when at least one player scores 20 or more points
• Jasmine Robinson has been the most improved Trojan in terms of scoring from last season to this season
• Robinson is scoring 13.0 points per game this season after scoring just 6.5 a year ago. The 6.5 point improvement is the best mark in the Sun Belt Conference among the league's top 15 scorers. She ranks 13th in the SBC in scoring this season
• This season Troy is averaging 80.2 points per game, the 14th highest scoring averaging in the country and tops in the SBC
• Troy's 9-game winning streak is the 6th longest active streak in women's college basketball
• Troy leads the country in free throw attempts (388), free throw makes (280), offensive rebounds (23.4), Rebounds (772) and rebounds per game (55.1)
• Alexus Dye ranks second in the Sun Belt for total rebounds (117) and third in rebounds per game (8.4)
Broadcast Information
Live Stream: ESPN+
Live Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Radio: Dan Peck on the call at WTBF 96.3 FM & 970 AM
Promotions
• BOGO Tickets: Tickets for Saturday's contest vs Louisiana will be Buy One, Get One Free
• First 200 students receive a McDonald's Hamburger
Follow TROY Women's Basketball
Social: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Join The Conversation: #OneTROY
TROY, Ala. – Troy women's basketball will be back at home on Saturday, Jan. 11 when they host Louisiana to close out the second week of Sun Belt play. Due to inclement weather in the forecast for Saturday afternoon, the game time as been moved up to 11 a.m. It eas originally scheduled for 2 p.m.
🚨GAME TIME CHANGE 🚨
— Troy Trojans WBB (@TroyTrojansWBB) January 10, 2020
Due to potential inclement weather tomorrow afternoon, our game vs @RaginCajunsWBB has been moved to 11 a.m. ⛈#OneTROY⚔️🏀 pic.twitter.com/ZM2RWGThSP
Troy Trojans (12-2, 3-0 SBC)
PPG: 80.5 | REB: 55.1 | FG%: .354 | 3FG%: .276 | FT%: .722
The Trojans set a new Division 1 program record for consecutive wins at nine straight after earning a hard-fought victory at ULM Wednesday night. After trailing the Warhawks by one at halftime Troy was able to outscore ULM 37-29 in the second-half to earn the victory, their third of the conference season. In the contest Troy was led offensively by Jasmine Robinson who scored 13-points while Kate Rodgers put together an all-around impressive performance with eight points, eight rebounds, two blocks, two steals and an assist.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (9-5, 2-1 SBC)
PPG: 65.1 | REB: 36.1 | FG%: .388 | 3FG%: .348 | FT%: .677
Louisiana enters Saturday coming off an impressive win at home against South Alabama. Louisiana got its offense going early as they outscored USA 21-10 in the first-quarter. It was their first home win over South since Feb. 9, 2017. They were led by Skyler Goodwin who scored a season-high 17 points. In the early part of the conference season Louisiana has picked up wins against USA and Georgia State while falling to Georgia Southern. The only common opponent between Louisiana and Troy this season has been Mississippi State. The Rajin' Cajuns hosted No. 15 Mississippi State back on Dec. 16, and played the Bulldogs tough, falling 48-64.
The Series
Troy vs ULL: Troy leads, 14-10
When played at Troy: 10-1
In SBC Games: 12-9
Current Streak: W4
Last Meeting: W, 90-64 // Jan. 26, 2019 // Troy, Ala.
Trojan Storylines
• Amber Rivers continues her senior year on a quest for 1000 career points. The senior has scored 977 points so far and is averaging 9.3 points per game in the 103 career games she has played in. This season Rivers is averaging 8.8 points per game
• Since the grand opening of Trojan Arena back in 2012 Troy has earned a 73-29 record inside the state-of-the-art facility
• Since Chanda Rigby's first season in 2012-13, Troy is 37-4 when making at least 10, 3-pointers in a game
• In their last 48 Sun Belt Conference home games, Troy has earned 40 wins to just nine losses dating back to the 2014-15 season. They have gone 9-1 in home SBC games in each of the last two seasons and are currently on a 6-game winning streak
• In the last two season's Troy has posted a 9-2 record when at least one player scores 20 or more points
• Jasmine Robinson has been the most improved Trojan in terms of scoring from last season to this season
• Robinson is scoring 13.0 points per game this season after scoring just 6.5 a year ago. The 6.5 point improvement is the best mark in the Sun Belt Conference among the league's top 15 scorers. She ranks 13th in the SBC in scoring this season
• This season Troy is averaging 80.2 points per game, the 14th highest scoring averaging in the country and tops in the SBC
• Troy's 9-game winning streak is the 6th longest active streak in women's college basketball
• Troy leads the country in free throw attempts (388), free throw makes (280), offensive rebounds (23.4), Rebounds (772) and rebounds per game (55.1)
• Alexus Dye ranks second in the Sun Belt for total rebounds (117) and third in rebounds per game (8.4)
Broadcast Information
Live Stream: ESPN+
Live Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Radio: Dan Peck on the call at WTBF 96.3 FM & 970 AM
Promotions
• BOGO Tickets: Tickets for Saturday's contest vs Louisiana will be Buy One, Get One Free
• First 200 students receive a McDonald's Hamburger
Follow TROY Women's Basketball
Social: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Join The Conversation: #OneTROY
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