Troy Women’s Basketball Treks Up the Mountain to Appalachian State

TROY, Ala. – The Troy Women's Basketball team will travel up the mountain to Appalachian State looking to clinch at least a share of the Sun Belt regular season title on Thursday.

With a win, the Trojans (20-7, 11-2 Sun Belt) will clinch at least a share of the Sun Belt regular season and the No. 1 seed in the Sun Belt Tournament. Tipoff from the Homes Convocation Center is set for 5 p.m.

Game Details
Location: Boone, N.C.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: Troystats.com

Series Details
Overall: 14-2 // Streak: W4 // at App State: 7-0

Storylines

The Trojans have never lost to Appalachian State on the road.
Felmas Koranga was named the Sun Belt Player of the Week on Tuesday after averaging a double-double last week against Georgia State and Georgia Southern.
The Trojans concluded the final homestand on a six-game win streak. Troy's longest win streak of the season was eight games, spanning from Dec. 11 to Jan. 8.
Felmas Koranga set Troy's DI single-game record for rebounding on Saturday against Georgia Southern after hauling in 24 boards.
The Trojans rank inside the top-10 nationally in defensive rebounds (1st), free throw attempts (1st), free throws made (1st), offensive rebounds (1st), rebounds (1st), rebounds per game (1st) and scoring offense (7th).
When you think of the best in college football, you think of Nick Saban. When you think of the best in Sun Belt women's basketball, you think Chanda Rigby. Nick Saban is 42-5 (.894) in his last 47 games vs SEC teams. Chanda Rigby is 45-6 (.882) in her last 51 games vs Sun Belt teams.
After a slow start to the season, point guard Jasmine Robinson has caught her stride. The senior has recorded double figure outings in five of her last six games.
The Trojans have won 26 of their last 29 Sun Belt Conference games. Appalachian State, Georgia Southern, Louisiana and Little Rock are the only teams to have beat the Trojans over the past two seasons.

Troy Women’s Basketball Treks Up the Mountain to Appalachian State

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Players Mentioned

Felmas Koranga

Jasmine Robinson

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