Troy University Athletics
Saturday, February 1
Troy, Ala.
2 p.m.
Troy University
17-3,8-1Sun Belt
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South Alabama
10-11,5-4Sun Belt
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Women's Basketball Earns Best Start in Program History With Win Over South
2/1/2020 6:03:00 PM | Basketball (W)
TROY, Ala. – Troy, the 22nd ranked team in the College Insider Top 25 poll, improved to 17-3 overall and 8-1 in the Sun Belt Conference with its impressive 85-69 victory over in-state rival South Alabama. With the victory Troy's 2019-20 becomes the first team in program history to start the season 17-3. Their 8-1 Sun Belt record is also a program first.
Troy had one of its best offensive game of the season, shooting 41 percent from the field on 30-of-68 shooting. Troy's 41 percent shooting was its third time in the last four contests shooting at least 40 percent from the from the field. The Trojans posted their best three-point shooting game of the year at 41 percent on 7-of-17 shooting. The Trojans were led offensively by Kayla Robinson who scored 14-points, her first double-digit performance since dropping 25 against Kent State in Las Vegas. Robinson also added four assists and two rebounds while going a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Jasmine Robinson also scored in double figures with 13. Alexus Dye recorded her team-high fourth double-double of the season with 10-points and 11 rebounds.
On the defense end the Trojans held South Alabama to just 29 percent shooting from the field and just 16 percent from the three on 3-of-11 shooting, their third lowest average of the year. Troy held the Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year, Antoinette Lewis, to 13-points. South Alabama was led by Shaforia Kines who scored a game-high 22-points.
Troy never trailed in the contest, opening the game on an 11-0 run while holding South Alabama scoreless for the first five minutes of the game. The Trojans used the hot start to end the first-quarter leading 20-8. Troy earned their largest lead of the game, 22-points, midway through the second-quarter on a triple from Harriet Winchester. The Jaguars were able to cut the deficit to 10 less than a minute into the third but the Trojans didn't allow that to last, quickly extending it to 15-points before matching their 22-point advantage in the fourth-quarter before walking away with a 17-point win.
Records
Troy: 17-3 (8-1 SBC)
South Alabama: 10-11 (5-4 SBC)
Quoting Coach Rigby
On the overall outcome of the game
"I just feel really proud. So much has been accomplished this season and hopefully we are just getting started but we are proud for breaking the record for the best start in program history with 17 wins. I'm proud of the defense that was played and I'm proud for my assistant coaches for how far they've brought this defensively and Coach C with the scouting report tonight."
On another 70-point game and the luxury of so many offensive weapons
"I was talking to coach Fowler before the game and he said the way they do it is they can't put everyone on the scout but if they come in just guard them because they can probably score. But it is a nice luxury. What we would like to do is build consistency because even we never know who is going to come out and score a lot of points for us."
Quoting Kayla Robinson
Progress throughout season
"Had a little slump, but met with Coach Neil to get rid of all the negatives and distractions. This was a start to me getting back into my rhythm to have a great season."
Outsourcing/Limiting South
"Holding the best player in the conference (player of the year) is something amazing that we know we could do. Had faith in our post players and everyone else on the team to get it done."
Trojan Notables
• Troy has scored at least 70-points on 14 straight games and 19 of the 20 games they have played this season. When scoring at least 70-points in a game the Trojans are 16-3. They are also 15-5 all-time against South Alabama when scoring at least 70-points
• Troy's 17-point win is the largest margin of victory in the series since Troy defeat South by 25-points back on Feb. 6, 2014
• Troy improved to 76-30 all-time inside Trojan Arena
• Troy improves to 9-1 at home this season, the third straight season going 9-1 at home
• This was Troy's fourth straight win over South at home
Up Next
Troy's four-game home stand will come to a close on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. when the Trojans host ULM in their final Wednesday game of the season. It will be one of just three remaining home games for the Trojans.
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Troy had one of its best offensive game of the season, shooting 41 percent from the field on 30-of-68 shooting. Troy's 41 percent shooting was its third time in the last four contests shooting at least 40 percent from the from the field. The Trojans posted their best three-point shooting game of the year at 41 percent on 7-of-17 shooting. The Trojans were led offensively by Kayla Robinson who scored 14-points, her first double-digit performance since dropping 25 against Kent State in Las Vegas. Robinson also added four assists and two rebounds while going a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Jasmine Robinson also scored in double figures with 13. Alexus Dye recorded her team-high fourth double-double of the season with 10-points and 11 rebounds.
On the defense end the Trojans held South Alabama to just 29 percent shooting from the field and just 16 percent from the three on 3-of-11 shooting, their third lowest average of the year. Troy held the Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year, Antoinette Lewis, to 13-points. South Alabama was led by Shaforia Kines who scored a game-high 22-points.
Troy never trailed in the contest, opening the game on an 11-0 run while holding South Alabama scoreless for the first five minutes of the game. The Trojans used the hot start to end the first-quarter leading 20-8. Troy earned their largest lead of the game, 22-points, midway through the second-quarter on a triple from Harriet Winchester. The Jaguars were able to cut the deficit to 10 less than a minute into the third but the Trojans didn't allow that to last, quickly extending it to 15-points before matching their 22-point advantage in the fourth-quarter before walking away with a 17-point win.
BEST START IN PROGRAM HISTORY!!!
— Troy Trojans WBB (@TroyTrojansWBB) February 1, 2020
Only Troy team to start 17-3 ✅
Best Conference start ✅
This team is SPECIAL‼️‼️#OneTROY⚔️🏀 pic.twitter.com/ENCPYgIRM1
Records
Troy: 17-3 (8-1 SBC)
South Alabama: 10-11 (5-4 SBC)
Quoting Coach Rigby
On the overall outcome of the game
"I just feel really proud. So much has been accomplished this season and hopefully we are just getting started but we are proud for breaking the record for the best start in program history with 17 wins. I'm proud of the defense that was played and I'm proud for my assistant coaches for how far they've brought this defensively and Coach C with the scouting report tonight."
On another 70-point game and the luxury of so many offensive weapons
"I was talking to coach Fowler before the game and he said the way they do it is they can't put everyone on the scout but if they come in just guard them because they can probably score. But it is a nice luxury. What we would like to do is build consistency because even we never know who is going to come out and score a lot of points for us."
Quoting Kayla Robinson
Progress throughout season
"Had a little slump, but met with Coach Neil to get rid of all the negatives and distractions. This was a start to me getting back into my rhythm to have a great season."
Outsourcing/Limiting South
"Holding the best player in the conference (player of the year) is something amazing that we know we could do. Had faith in our post players and everyone else on the team to get it done."
Trojan Notables
• Troy has scored at least 70-points on 14 straight games and 19 of the 20 games they have played this season. When scoring at least 70-points in a game the Trojans are 16-3. They are also 15-5 all-time against South Alabama when scoring at least 70-points
• Troy's 17-point win is the largest margin of victory in the series since Troy defeat South by 25-points back on Feb. 6, 2014
• Troy improved to 76-30 all-time inside Trojan Arena
• Troy improves to 9-1 at home this season, the third straight season going 9-1 at home
• This was Troy's fourth straight win over South at home
Up Next
Troy's four-game home stand will come to a close on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. when the Trojans host ULM in their final Wednesday game of the season. It will be one of just three remaining home games for the Trojans.
Follow TROY Women's Basketball
Social: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Join The Conversation: #GrindToShine | #OneTROY
Team Stats
USA
TROY
FG%
.294
.441
3FG%
.167
.412
FT%
.686
.563
RB
46
54
TO
19
15
STL
8
12
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
14
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
6
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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