Troy University Athletics
Wednesday, November 29
Troy, Ala.
6 p.m.
Troy University
vs
Belmont
Troy Women’s Basketball Returns to Face Belmont
11/28/2023 1:09:00 PM | Basketball (W)
TROY, Ala. – Hungry for its first win of 2023-24, the Troy women's basketball team welcomes Belmont to Trojan Arena Wednesday at 6 p.m.
The Trojans (0-3) enter Wednesday's matchup on ESPN+ with high aspirations after having four players in double-figures in every game through the beginning of the season. The Bruins (3-3) have doubled the number of games played by Troy and look for a second straight victory.
Belmont holds the advantage over Troy in the overall series, having won 12-of-17 matchups. However, the Bruins are just 4-4 when playing at Troy, with the last matchup in Trojan Arena ending in an 81-74 victory for the Trojans.
Game Information
Location: Troy, Ala. – Trojan Arena
The Matchup: Troy (0-3, 0-0 SBC) vs. Belmont (3-3, 0-0 MVCC)
When: Wednesday, November 29 – 6 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Future Remains Bright
Troy enters off its third straight loss to start the 2023-24 season. However, the Trojans haven't gone without a fight after remaining tied with No. 15 Tennessee after the first 10 minutes of play, 21-21, and nearly outscoring them in the fourth last Sunday.
Nia Daniel led the charge for the Trojans with a 19-point performance that included four made 3-pointers. Tai'Sheka Porchia (18), Ja'Mia Hollings (16) and Shaulana Wagner (10) added to the fight by tallying 10-plus points. Porchia also led the team in rebounds with eight, while Sharonica Hartsfield swiped away a team-high three steals.
Despite the slow start, the Trojans remain firm in their identity of rebounding, tied as the 71st-ranked team in the NCAA in offensive rebounds at 14.3 and tied for 88th in total rebounds at 40.67. Compared to the other Sun Belt teams, Troy ranks in the top four in assist-to-turnover ratio (third – 0.93), free throw percentage (third. – 72.9), three-pointers per game (fourth – six) and turnovers per game (fourth – 15.3).
Bad News Bruins
The Bruins are fresh off playing in Las Vegas at the 2023 Ball Dawgs Classic. There, Belmont faced No. 4 Stanford and Northwestern, losing to the ranked opponent 74-55 before winning against the Wildcats 83-61.
Belmont dominated its game over Northwestern in nearly every statistical category, outrebounding the Wildcats 36-31, outshooting them on 53.6 percent from the field, 50 from deep and 86.7 from the charity stripe and outworking them in the paint with 32 points to their 22. Defensively, Belmont demonstrated why its perimeter defense is ranked 19th in the country, limiting Northwestern to 29.4 percent from deep.
After having five players reach double-figures in the win on Nov. 25, the Bruins have Tessa Miller (14.8), Jailyn Banks (14.3), Kendal Cheesman (12.3) and Tuti Jones (11.7) averaging double-digits. Cheesman also stands as the team's top rebounder with 7.8 per game. The Bruins primarily run through their starting five as they account for 88.7 percent of the team's points, 76.1 percent of rebounds and 85.1 percent of assists.
By the Numbers
• Wagner has impressed through her opening three games as a Trojan. In her first three appearances, she scored double-figures in each game while leading the team in assists against Tennessee and Samford.
• The 0-3 start for Troy marks the first since 2011-12 where the team finished 2-26, 1-15 SBC. The Trojans would go winless that season until their ninth game, starting at 0-8.
• Daniel's team-high 19 points against Tennessee on four made 3-pointers extended her already team-best sixth career game with 3-plus deep shots made.
• The last time these teams matched up was Dec. 20, 2022. That game saw Makayia Hallmon lead the team with 22 points, while Hollings (19 points, 10 rebounds) and Porchia (15 points, 12 rebounds) had double-double performances.
• Shaniah Nunn scored her first points of her sophomore season against No. 15 Tennessee, netting a triple for her 14th career triple.
• Leilani Guion played 21 minutes for Troy against ranked Tennessee, achieving new career highs in assists (3), blocks (1) and free throws made (2).
The Trojans (0-3) enter Wednesday's matchup on ESPN+ with high aspirations after having four players in double-figures in every game through the beginning of the season. The Bruins (3-3) have doubled the number of games played by Troy and look for a second straight victory.
Belmont holds the advantage over Troy in the overall series, having won 12-of-17 matchups. However, the Bruins are just 4-4 when playing at Troy, with the last matchup in Trojan Arena ending in an 81-74 victory for the Trojans.
Game Information
Location: Troy, Ala. – Trojan Arena
The Matchup: Troy (0-3, 0-0 SBC) vs. Belmont (3-3, 0-0 MVCC)
When: Wednesday, November 29 – 6 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Future Remains Bright
Troy enters off its third straight loss to start the 2023-24 season. However, the Trojans haven't gone without a fight after remaining tied with No. 15 Tennessee after the first 10 minutes of play, 21-21, and nearly outscoring them in the fourth last Sunday.
Nia Daniel led the charge for the Trojans with a 19-point performance that included four made 3-pointers. Tai'Sheka Porchia (18), Ja'Mia Hollings (16) and Shaulana Wagner (10) added to the fight by tallying 10-plus points. Porchia also led the team in rebounds with eight, while Sharonica Hartsfield swiped away a team-high three steals.
Despite the slow start, the Trojans remain firm in their identity of rebounding, tied as the 71st-ranked team in the NCAA in offensive rebounds at 14.3 and tied for 88th in total rebounds at 40.67. Compared to the other Sun Belt teams, Troy ranks in the top four in assist-to-turnover ratio (third – 0.93), free throw percentage (third. – 72.9), three-pointers per game (fourth – six) and turnovers per game (fourth – 15.3).
Bad News Bruins
The Bruins are fresh off playing in Las Vegas at the 2023 Ball Dawgs Classic. There, Belmont faced No. 4 Stanford and Northwestern, losing to the ranked opponent 74-55 before winning against the Wildcats 83-61.
Belmont dominated its game over Northwestern in nearly every statistical category, outrebounding the Wildcats 36-31, outshooting them on 53.6 percent from the field, 50 from deep and 86.7 from the charity stripe and outworking them in the paint with 32 points to their 22. Defensively, Belmont demonstrated why its perimeter defense is ranked 19th in the country, limiting Northwestern to 29.4 percent from deep.
After having five players reach double-figures in the win on Nov. 25, the Bruins have Tessa Miller (14.8), Jailyn Banks (14.3), Kendal Cheesman (12.3) and Tuti Jones (11.7) averaging double-digits. Cheesman also stands as the team's top rebounder with 7.8 per game. The Bruins primarily run through their starting five as they account for 88.7 percent of the team's points, 76.1 percent of rebounds and 85.1 percent of assists.
By the Numbers
• Wagner has impressed through her opening three games as a Trojan. In her first three appearances, she scored double-figures in each game while leading the team in assists against Tennessee and Samford.
• The 0-3 start for Troy marks the first since 2011-12 where the team finished 2-26, 1-15 SBC. The Trojans would go winless that season until their ninth game, starting at 0-8.
• Daniel's team-high 19 points against Tennessee on four made 3-pointers extended her already team-best sixth career game with 3-plus deep shots made.
• The last time these teams matched up was Dec. 20, 2022. That game saw Makayia Hallmon lead the team with 22 points, while Hollings (19 points, 10 rebounds) and Porchia (15 points, 12 rebounds) had double-double performances.
• Shaniah Nunn scored her first points of her sophomore season against No. 15 Tennessee, netting a triple for her 14th career triple.
• Leilani Guion played 21 minutes for Troy against ranked Tennessee, achieving new career highs in assists (3), blocks (1) and free throws made (2).
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