Troy University Athletics
Thursday, November 10
Martin, Tenn.
6 p.m.
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UT Martin
Trojans, Skyhawks Set for First Meeting Since 1992
11/9/2022 2:00:00 PM | Basketball (W)
TROY, Ala. – Fresh off a 66-62 thrilling season-opening win over Samford on Monday night, the Troy University women's basketball team will head north to Martin, Tennessee, to face the UT Martin Skyhawks in a non-conference showdown.
The meeting between the two teams will be the first since February 1992. The Skyhawks will carry a 10-6 all-time record over the Trojans into the meeting on Thursday, but Troy will be riding a three-game winning streak over former Gulf South Conference foe.
Troy will enter the midweek matchup with a record of 1-0, while UT Martin will be playing its first game of the 2022-23 season. The game will mark the second time Troy has been involved in a season-opening game.
The Matchup: Troy (1-0, 0-0 SBC) vs. UT Martin (0-0, 0-0 OVC)
Where: Martin, Tenn.
When: Thursday, November 10 | 6 PM
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
The Trojan offense was led by newcomer and Louisiana transfer Makayia Hallmon on Monday night against Samford. The junior guard totaled 15 points while adding five rebounds while going 6-15 from the floor.
With just five players returning from last season's squad, nine Trojans made their debut on Monday, including Alabama transfer Nia Daniel, who made her first career start. The scoresheet, however, was stuffed by Tai'Sheka Porchia, who netted nine points and nine rebounds with two steals.
Even with the strong performances from the newcomers, it was star Felmas Koranga who cleaned up the glass again for Troy. After a slow start, she finished the game with 14 rebounds and eight points. In fact, nine of her 14 rebounds were offensive boards, aiding Troy to 39 on the day.
UT Martin is coming off a 2021-22 campaign that saw them win 12 games in 30 tries. The Skyhawks went 9-9 in Ohio Valley Conference action last season and posted a 5-8 record at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center.
The action against the Skyhawks is the second of a season-opening seven-game road trip. The Trojans will make their way west to play two games in California before playing two games in Hawaii.
The meeting between the two teams will be the first since February 1992. The Skyhawks will carry a 10-6 all-time record over the Trojans into the meeting on Thursday, but Troy will be riding a three-game winning streak over former Gulf South Conference foe.
Troy will enter the midweek matchup with a record of 1-0, while UT Martin will be playing its first game of the 2022-23 season. The game will mark the second time Troy has been involved in a season-opening game.
The Matchup: Troy (1-0, 0-0 SBC) vs. UT Martin (0-0, 0-0 OVC)
Where: Martin, Tenn.
When: Thursday, November 10 | 6 PM
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
The Trojan offense was led by newcomer and Louisiana transfer Makayia Hallmon on Monday night against Samford. The junior guard totaled 15 points while adding five rebounds while going 6-15 from the floor.
With just five players returning from last season's squad, nine Trojans made their debut on Monday, including Alabama transfer Nia Daniel, who made her first career start. The scoresheet, however, was stuffed by Tai'Sheka Porchia, who netted nine points and nine rebounds with two steals.
Even with the strong performances from the newcomers, it was star Felmas Koranga who cleaned up the glass again for Troy. After a slow start, she finished the game with 14 rebounds and eight points. In fact, nine of her 14 rebounds were offensive boards, aiding Troy to 39 on the day.
UT Martin is coming off a 2021-22 campaign that saw them win 12 games in 30 tries. The Skyhawks went 9-9 in Ohio Valley Conference action last season and posted a 5-8 record at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center.
The action against the Skyhawks is the second of a season-opening seven-game road trip. The Trojans will make their way west to play two games in California before playing two games in Hawaii.
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