Troy University Athletics
Saturday, March 7
Jonesboro, Ark.
4 p.m.
Troy University
at
Arkansas State
Notes: Women's Basketball Goes for First Sun Belt Regular Season Title Saturday
3/6/2020 3:27:00 PM | Basketball (W)
TROY, Ala. – The Troy women's basketball team will be playing for a Sun Belt regular season championship Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. when Troy travels to Arkansas State for its regular season finale.
Troy Trojans (24-4, 15-2 SBC)
PPG: 79.8 | REB: 54.9 | FG%: .381 | 3FG%: .281 | FT%: .671
The Trojans enter Saturday with a lot on the line. With a win over Arkansas State Troy will earn win No. 25 on the year while also winning its first-ever Sun Belt regular season title. The Trojans can finish no lower than second in the final Sun Belt standings which is already their best Sun Belt regular season finish, they have finished third in four of the last five seasons including three straight. A regular season title would be the second ever regular season title after they won the Mid-Continent back in 1996-97. That same year Troy won its first tournament title and made its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
Arkansas State (11-17, 8-9 SBC)
PPG: 63.8 | REB: 34.9 | FG%: .380 | 3FG%: .287 | FT%: .657
Arkansas State is set to host Troy for Senior Day at 4 p.m. CT Friday at First National Bank Arena in the regular-season finale. So far this season, Arkansas State has had three or more players record double-digit scoring in 18 of its 28 games. In A-State's 11 wins, the Red Wolves have posted 177 assists to 273 made baskets for a 64.8% assist percentage. When A-State is victorious, three players average in double figures: Jireh Washington (14.1), Peyton Martin (13.3) and Morgan Wallace (12.0). Wallace also nearly averages a double-double at 9.9 rebounds per game in those 11 wins. Before coming back from down 21 to defeat South Alabama on March 5, A-State's biggest deficit overcome this year was a 15-point comeback win over Georgia State. The Red Wolves also battled back from an 11-point halftime deficit to oust ULM on 2/1. Arkansas State has played Troy 26 times in the history of the two programs dating back to 2006, with A-State holding a 14-11 lead in the overall series and a 6-3 edge in Jonesboro.
The Series
Troy vs Arkansas State: Troy trails, 12-13
When played at A-State: 3-6
In SBC Games: 10-11
Current Streak: W8
Last Meeting: W, 79-64 // Feb. 22, 2020 // Troy, Ala.
Trojan Storylines
• Alexus Dye is one of only two Sun Belt players to average a double-double in conference play this season. Dye has been one of the best newcomers in the Sun Belt this season ranking second among all newcomers in points per game (11.4) and ranks first in rebounds (10.3)
• On the road this season Troy has posted a 10-3 overall record and an 7-1 SBC road record. In road games they are averaging 79.1 points per game while allowing 76.0. Troy is averaging 3.0 ppg less on the road than at home while allowing 14.4 more ppg
• Troy earned win No. 24 on the year on Thursday at Little Rock. Troy's 24th win of the season set a new program mark for the most wins in a season. They surpassed the previous record of 23 set back during the 1996-97 season
• Troy leads the country in free throw attempts (711), offensive rebounds per game (22.6), defensive rebounds per game (32.7), rebounds per game (55.30), total rebounds (1,493), rebounding margin (+15.6) while ranking second in free throws made (479), and 9th in scoring (80.2)
Broadcast Information
Live Stream: ESPN+
Live Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Radio: Dan Peck on the call at WTBF 96.3 FM & 970 AM
Follow TROY Women's Basketball
Social: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Join The Conversation: #OneTROY
Troy Trojans (24-4, 15-2 SBC)
PPG: 79.8 | REB: 54.9 | FG%: .381 | 3FG%: .281 | FT%: .671
The Trojans enter Saturday with a lot on the line. With a win over Arkansas State Troy will earn win No. 25 on the year while also winning its first-ever Sun Belt regular season title. The Trojans can finish no lower than second in the final Sun Belt standings which is already their best Sun Belt regular season finish, they have finished third in four of the last five seasons including three straight. A regular season title would be the second ever regular season title after they won the Mid-Continent back in 1996-97. That same year Troy won its first tournament title and made its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
Arkansas State (11-17, 8-9 SBC)
PPG: 63.8 | REB: 34.9 | FG%: .380 | 3FG%: .287 | FT%: .657
Arkansas State is set to host Troy for Senior Day at 4 p.m. CT Friday at First National Bank Arena in the regular-season finale. So far this season, Arkansas State has had three or more players record double-digit scoring in 18 of its 28 games. In A-State's 11 wins, the Red Wolves have posted 177 assists to 273 made baskets for a 64.8% assist percentage. When A-State is victorious, three players average in double figures: Jireh Washington (14.1), Peyton Martin (13.3) and Morgan Wallace (12.0). Wallace also nearly averages a double-double at 9.9 rebounds per game in those 11 wins. Before coming back from down 21 to defeat South Alabama on March 5, A-State's biggest deficit overcome this year was a 15-point comeback win over Georgia State. The Red Wolves also battled back from an 11-point halftime deficit to oust ULM on 2/1. Arkansas State has played Troy 26 times in the history of the two programs dating back to 2006, with A-State holding a 14-11 lead in the overall series and a 6-3 edge in Jonesboro.
The Series
Troy vs Arkansas State: Troy trails, 12-13
When played at A-State: 3-6
In SBC Games: 10-11
Current Streak: W8
Last Meeting: W, 79-64 // Feb. 22, 2020 // Troy, Ala.
Trojan Storylines
• Alexus Dye is one of only two Sun Belt players to average a double-double in conference play this season. Dye has been one of the best newcomers in the Sun Belt this season ranking second among all newcomers in points per game (11.4) and ranks first in rebounds (10.3)
• On the road this season Troy has posted a 10-3 overall record and an 7-1 SBC road record. In road games they are averaging 79.1 points per game while allowing 76.0. Troy is averaging 3.0 ppg less on the road than at home while allowing 14.4 more ppg
• Troy earned win No. 24 on the year on Thursday at Little Rock. Troy's 24th win of the season set a new program mark for the most wins in a season. They surpassed the previous record of 23 set back during the 1996-97 season
• Troy leads the country in free throw attempts (711), offensive rebounds per game (22.6), defensive rebounds per game (32.7), rebounds per game (55.30), total rebounds (1,493), rebounding margin (+15.6) while ranking second in free throws made (479), and 9th in scoring (80.2)
Broadcast Information
Live Stream: ESPN+
Live Audio: TroyTrojans.com/watch
Radio: Dan Peck on the call at WTBF 96.3 FM & 970 AM
Follow TROY Women's Basketball
Social: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Join The Conversation: #OneTROY
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