Troy University Athletics
Troy Women’s Basketball Set to Host Alabama in Opening Round of WNIT
3/14/2022 1:35:00 PM | Basketball (W)
TROY, Ala. – After earning a bid to the WNIT as the Sun Belt's automatic qualifier, the Troy Women's Basketball team has been picked to host a first-round matchup against Alabama, the WNIT announced Monday. The matchup is slated for Thursday at 6 p.m.
It marks the second time in program history that the Trojans (24-8, 13-2 Sun Belt) will host a postseason matchup after welcoming UAB into Trojan Arena for the first round of the WNIT during the 2018-19 season.
"Congratulations to Coach Chanda Rigby and our Troy women's basketball program for another incredible season, including a Sun Belt Conference championship for the fifth time in the last seven years," Director of Athletics Brent Jones said. "I'm ecstatic that our fans will have another opportunity to see our women's team in action at Trojan Arena where we're 35-3 the last three seasons. Our women's basketball team and fans have truly made Trojan Arena one of the best home court advantages in the country."
Entering this week's WNIT, the Trojans have recorded 24 victories. With a win in the opening round, Troy would tie the single-season program wins record (25, 2019-20 season).
The Trojans notched another historic run this season after earning the Sun Belt Regular Season title. The impressive run included a win over Mississippi State, 73-66, on the Bulldogs' home court. The Trojans also boasted an 11-game win streak, spanning from Jan. 15 with a win over ULM to Troy's Sun Belt Tournament Semifinals win over Little Rock.
Troy will square off against Alabama (17-13, 6-10 SEC), who is coming off a quarterfinals appearance in the SEC Tournament.
The Crimson Tide travels down to Troy having won four of their last six contests, including a double overtime win over Texas A&M.
Alabama also upset No. 21 Georgia in the SEC Tournament to advance to the quarterfinals.
"What a great opportunity it is to play a home game in the WNIT Tournament," head coach Chanda Rigby said. "We are thrilled to get to play a team that we normally don't get an opportunity to play. We need ALL of Trojan Nation in Trojan Arena to support us in our quest to get our first-ever WNIT win."
Want to secure a seat for postseason basketball in Trojan Arena? Fans can purchase tickets for the upcoming contest by going to TroyTrojans.com/WNIT or by visiting the Troy Ticket Office or calling 1-877-878-WINS (9467).
General admission tickets start at just $5 while fans can also cheer on the Trojans from courtside for $25.
Ticket Prices
General Admission - $5
Reserved - $10
Club - $15
Courtside - $25
Suite - $500
It marks the second time in program history that the Trojans (24-8, 13-2 Sun Belt) will host a postseason matchup after welcoming UAB into Trojan Arena for the first round of the WNIT during the 2018-19 season.
"Congratulations to Coach Chanda Rigby and our Troy women's basketball program for another incredible season, including a Sun Belt Conference championship for the fifth time in the last seven years," Director of Athletics Brent Jones said. "I'm ecstatic that our fans will have another opportunity to see our women's team in action at Trojan Arena where we're 35-3 the last three seasons. Our women's basketball team and fans have truly made Trojan Arena one of the best home court advantages in the country."
Entering this week's WNIT, the Trojans have recorded 24 victories. With a win in the opening round, Troy would tie the single-season program wins record (25, 2019-20 season).
The Trojans notched another historic run this season after earning the Sun Belt Regular Season title. The impressive run included a win over Mississippi State, 73-66, on the Bulldogs' home court. The Trojans also boasted an 11-game win streak, spanning from Jan. 15 with a win over ULM to Troy's Sun Belt Tournament Semifinals win over Little Rock.
Troy will square off against Alabama (17-13, 6-10 SEC), who is coming off a quarterfinals appearance in the SEC Tournament.
The Crimson Tide travels down to Troy having won four of their last six contests, including a double overtime win over Texas A&M.
Alabama also upset No. 21 Georgia in the SEC Tournament to advance to the quarterfinals.
"What a great opportunity it is to play a home game in the WNIT Tournament," head coach Chanda Rigby said. "We are thrilled to get to play a team that we normally don't get an opportunity to play. We need ALL of Trojan Nation in Trojan Arena to support us in our quest to get our first-ever WNIT win."
Want to secure a seat for postseason basketball in Trojan Arena? Fans can purchase tickets for the upcoming contest by going to TroyTrojans.com/WNIT or by visiting the Troy Ticket Office or calling 1-877-878-WINS (9467).
General admission tickets start at just $5 while fans can also cheer on the Trojans from courtside for $25.
Ticket Prices
General Admission - $5
Reserved - $10
Club - $15
Courtside - $25
Suite - $500
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