Troy University Athletics
Saturday, January 4
Troy, Ala.
2 p.m.
Troy University
11-2,2-0Sun Belt
84
vs
55
Appalachian State
3-10,0-2Sun Belt
1
2
3
4
F
Appalachian St.
10
15
11
19
55
Troy
18
15
31
20
84
Women's Basketball Completes Perfect Weekend with Win Over App State
1/4/2020 5:42:00 PM | Basketball (W)
TROY, Ala. – Troy women's basketball completed its opening weekend of Sun Belt Conference play Saturday afternoon by defeating Appalachian State 84-55. The win improves Troy's record to 11-2 on the year and extends the Trojans' winning streak to eight games, which is tied for the second longest winning streak in program history.
When the game tipped off it looked like Troy and App State were headed for a tight contest throughout where neither team was able to go on any long runs as both teams kept traded baskets. Troy was the first team to put together back-to-back scoring plays as Amber Rivers and Alexus Dye hit consecutive jumpers to give Troy an early 9-5 advantage which then sparked a 9-0 run that allowed Troy to put a little distance between themselves and App State.
With an eight-point advantage going into the second-quarter Troy did everything they could to finally pull away from App State, but the Mountaineers Ashley Polacek continued to hit tough shots and keep her team in it, scoring a game-high 22-points.
After each team scored just 15-points in the second Troy came out of the locker room looking determined to put the game away early. They jumped out to a quick 43-29 lead thanks to a 10-2 run in the first two minutes of the second half. Following a Mountaineers triple from Lainey Gosnell that ended Troy's initial run, the Trojans turned around and scored seven straight, six coming from Tyasia Moore who ended the day with 10, on their way to outscoring App State 31-11 in the third and owning a commanding, 64-36 advantage heading into the final frame.
In the fourth, Troy outscored App State 20-19 to walk away with an 84-55 victory and close out the opening weekend of conference play as one of just three schools to go 2-0.
Records
Troy: 11-2 (2-0 SBC)
Appalachian State: 3-10 (0-2 SBC)
Trojan Spotlight
Jasmine Robinson put together an impressive all-around game against App State on Saturday. The junior posted a team-high 15-points on 6-of-9 shooting including 3-of-6 from behind the 3-point line. Robinson also grabbed three rebounds while dishing out two assists in 19-minutes of action. This was the second-straight game that Robinson has scored 15-points and the sixth time this season.
Quoting Coach Rigby
Second conference game opinion
"Happy as a coach can be being 2-0 in the Sun Belt. We're shooting as good as we have from the first half earlier this week to the end of today. Mainly depending on scoring inside but we've had other contributors and that really helps."
Quoting Jasmine Robinson
On Leading the team in scoring
"Teammates push and encourage me as well as having coaches who support me. Getting in the gym has helped me average so many points and having the encouragement of coaches helps."
Trojan Notables
• Troy improved to 40-9 in their last 49 SBC games when playing at home
• Troy has now won six straight SBC games dating back to last season
• Four Trojans reached double-digit points: Robinson (15), Tiyah Johnson (13), Japonica James (12) and Moore (10)
• Troy's bench outscored App State's bench 41-9
• Troy shot 41 percent from the field. It's their third time this season shooting over 40 percent
• Troy improved to 37-4 under coach Rigby when they make at least 10, 3-pointers. Against App Troy tied a season-high with 12 made three's
• Troy has now won 73 games inside Trojan Arena, including six straight. Troy's six consecutive wins inside Trojan Arena is tied for the most in a single-season with the squad from 2017-18. Troy's longest winning streak inside Trojan Arena is 9-games split between the end of the 17-18 and 18-19 season.
• When winning the opening tip Troy is 8-0
• In day games Troy improved to 7-1
Up Next
After back-to-back home games to open the 2019-20 Sun Belt Conference season Troy will hit the road for the first time in conference play. The Trojans will travel to Monroe, La. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 to take on ULM at 6 p.m. before returning home on Saturday to host Louisiana at 2 p.m.
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When the game tipped off it looked like Troy and App State were headed for a tight contest throughout where neither team was able to go on any long runs as both teams kept traded baskets. Troy was the first team to put together back-to-back scoring plays as Amber Rivers and Alexus Dye hit consecutive jumpers to give Troy an early 9-5 advantage which then sparked a 9-0 run that allowed Troy to put a little distance between themselves and App State.
With an eight-point advantage going into the second-quarter Troy did everything they could to finally pull away from App State, but the Mountaineers Ashley Polacek continued to hit tough shots and keep her team in it, scoring a game-high 22-points.
After each team scored just 15-points in the second Troy came out of the locker room looking determined to put the game away early. They jumped out to a quick 43-29 lead thanks to a 10-2 run in the first two minutes of the second half. Following a Mountaineers triple from Lainey Gosnell that ended Troy's initial run, the Trojans turned around and scored seven straight, six coming from Tyasia Moore who ended the day with 10, on their way to outscoring App State 31-11 in the third and owning a commanding, 64-36 advantage heading into the final frame.
In the fourth, Troy outscored App State 20-19 to walk away with an 84-55 victory and close out the opening weekend of conference play as one of just three schools to go 2-0.
Records
Troy: 11-2 (2-0 SBC)
Appalachian State: 3-10 (0-2 SBC)
Trojan Spotlight
Jasmine Robinson put together an impressive all-around game against App State on Saturday. The junior posted a team-high 15-points on 6-of-9 shooting including 3-of-6 from behind the 3-point line. Robinson also grabbed three rebounds while dishing out two assists in 19-minutes of action. This was the second-straight game that Robinson has scored 15-points and the sixth time this season.
Quoting Coach Rigby
Second conference game opinion
"Happy as a coach can be being 2-0 in the Sun Belt. We're shooting as good as we have from the first half earlier this week to the end of today. Mainly depending on scoring inside but we've had other contributors and that really helps."
Quoting Jasmine Robinson
On Leading the team in scoring
"Teammates push and encourage me as well as having coaches who support me. Getting in the gym has helped me average so many points and having the encouragement of coaches helps."
Trojan Notables
• Troy improved to 40-9 in their last 49 SBC games when playing at home
• Troy has now won six straight SBC games dating back to last season
• Four Trojans reached double-digit points: Robinson (15), Tiyah Johnson (13), Japonica James (12) and Moore (10)
• Troy's bench outscored App State's bench 41-9
• Troy shot 41 percent from the field. It's their third time this season shooting over 40 percent
• Troy improved to 37-4 under coach Rigby when they make at least 10, 3-pointers. Against App Troy tied a season-high with 12 made three's
• Troy has now won 73 games inside Trojan Arena, including six straight. Troy's six consecutive wins inside Trojan Arena is tied for the most in a single-season with the squad from 2017-18. Troy's longest winning streak inside Trojan Arena is 9-games split between the end of the 17-18 and 18-19 season.
• When winning the opening tip Troy is 8-0
• In day games Troy improved to 7-1
Up Next
After back-to-back home games to open the 2019-20 Sun Belt Conference season Troy will hit the road for the first time in conference play. The Trojans will travel to Monroe, La. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 to take on ULM at 6 p.m. before returning home on Saturday to host Louisiana at 2 p.m.
Follow TROY Women's Basketball
Social: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Join The Conversation: #GrindToShine | #OneTROY
Team Stats
APP
TROY
FG%
.350
.413
3FG%
.250
.387
FT%
.500
.750
RB
35
55
TO
13
11
STL
5
10
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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