Troy University Athletics
Saturday, January 27
Troy, Ala.
2 p.m.
Troy University
vs
Arkansas State
Women’s Basketball Opens United in Cardinal Doubleheader Against Arkansas State
1/26/2024 4:38:00 PM | Basketball (W)
TROY, Ala. – Now tied for the fifth-longest win streak in program history at seven, the Troy women's basketball program opens Saturday's 'United in Cardinal' doubleheader in Trojan Arena at 2 p.m. against Arkansas State.
In sole possession of second place in the Sun Belt Conference at the midway point of 2023-24, the Trojans (10-8, 7-1 SBC) look to avenge their loss to the Red Wolves (10-8, 4-4 SBC) from last season – previously had won 11 straight.
Game Information
Location: Troy, Ala. – Trojan Arena
The Matchup: Troy (10-8, 7-1 SBC) vs. Arkansas State (10-8, 4-4 SBC)
When: Saturday, January 27 – 2 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Rock The House
Tai'Sheka Porchia's 25-point, 7-rebound performance led the charge for Troy's seventh straight victory and placed it at .500 in Trojan Arena, 77-70, over Southern Miss.
Sharonica Hartsfield's six points in the final 2:31, combined with a bucket by Ja'Mia Hollings – finished with a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double – gave Troy the 16-9 lead to end the first. The final 30 minutes saw both sides battle via the free throw game and on the defensive end, combining for 53 free throw attempts (43 makes) and limiting each other to 35.8 percent from the field.
A critical triple from Makayia Hallmon, an and-one from Porchia, two clutch free throws from Hartsfield and the game-sealing turnover by USM with 0:26 on the clock would be the difference for Troy in the final minutes.
January has been a month to remember for Porchia, Hallmon and Hollings, as the Trojans are one game from a perfect 8-0. Porchia's 25 points on Thursday jumped her to 17.3 points per game, while Hallmon sticks in second at 16. Meanwhile, Hollings is 0.1 rebound from averaging a double-double with 12.7 points and 9.9 rebounds.
Arkansas State Awareness
Arkansas State currently rides its longest SBC road trip of the season, defeating South Alabama and Texas State before falling to ULM on Thursday, 84-76. Lauryn Pendleton and Cheyenne Forney had 16 points, but ULM's 13 made triples proved too much.
The team's leading scorer, Izzy Higginbottom, averaged 21.5 points through 18 games on 48.6 percent shooting. She also sits as the team's leading 3-point threat, converting 1.7 per game on 44.9 percent. Add in a 90.8 free throw percentage and the 5-7 junior remains an elite offensive force.
Forney's seen the largest uptick in production since SBC play started, rising from 6.5 points to 9.0 on 69 percent shooting. She's also among six Red Wolves to average 4-plus rebounds at 5.0. Arkansas State averages 36.9 rebounds as a unit to rank third in rebound margin at +3.6.
Seven Straight
• For the first time in 2023-24, Troy won despite shooting below 40 percent (32.9). Before tonight, the Trojans were 0-7 in that category.
• Hartsfield produced a season-high eight points on 3-of-4 from the field while swiping away two steals.
• With 12 points and 15 rebounds, Ja'Mia Hollings notched her fifth double-double.
• With her 138th victory over a Sun Belt opponent, Rigby sits in sole possession with the third most wins in conference history, surpassing Leon Barmore, who coached for Louisiana Tech – sits 55 wins from second (Brian Boyer – 193).
• After defeating Southern Miss Thursday night for the first time in program history, the Trojans have at least one win against every modern SBC school besides Old Dominion – matchup on Feb. 7.
• The Trojans are tied for the fifth-longest win streak in program history at seven, marking the first time since 2020-21 – ended the year as Sun Belt Tournament Champions.
• Troy sits at 7-0 in January. If the Trojans win Saturday, it'd be the first perfect month since they went 6-0 in February 2022.
• Southern Miss was limited to just 38.8 percent from the field, improving Troy's record to 5-0, 3-0 SBC when holding the opposition below 40 percent.
• Tai'Sheka Porchia elevated her game to lead Troy on its seven-game win streak, topping the charts with 17.3 points on a team-high 58 percent from the field. She's also averaged 4.29 offensive rebounds to a total of eight.
• In her 25-point performance against USM, Tai'Sheka Porchia managed a career-high nine made free throws – finished 9-of-12.
In sole possession of second place in the Sun Belt Conference at the midway point of 2023-24, the Trojans (10-8, 7-1 SBC) look to avenge their loss to the Red Wolves (10-8, 4-4 SBC) from last season – previously had won 11 straight.
Game Information
Location: Troy, Ala. – Trojan Arena
The Matchup: Troy (10-8, 7-1 SBC) vs. Arkansas State (10-8, 4-4 SBC)
When: Saturday, January 27 – 2 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Rock The House
Tai'Sheka Porchia's 25-point, 7-rebound performance led the charge for Troy's seventh straight victory and placed it at .500 in Trojan Arena, 77-70, over Southern Miss.
Sharonica Hartsfield's six points in the final 2:31, combined with a bucket by Ja'Mia Hollings – finished with a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double – gave Troy the 16-9 lead to end the first. The final 30 minutes saw both sides battle via the free throw game and on the defensive end, combining for 53 free throw attempts (43 makes) and limiting each other to 35.8 percent from the field.
A critical triple from Makayia Hallmon, an and-one from Porchia, two clutch free throws from Hartsfield and the game-sealing turnover by USM with 0:26 on the clock would be the difference for Troy in the final minutes.
January has been a month to remember for Porchia, Hallmon and Hollings, as the Trojans are one game from a perfect 8-0. Porchia's 25 points on Thursday jumped her to 17.3 points per game, while Hallmon sticks in second at 16. Meanwhile, Hollings is 0.1 rebound from averaging a double-double with 12.7 points and 9.9 rebounds.
Arkansas State Awareness
Arkansas State currently rides its longest SBC road trip of the season, defeating South Alabama and Texas State before falling to ULM on Thursday, 84-76. Lauryn Pendleton and Cheyenne Forney had 16 points, but ULM's 13 made triples proved too much.
The team's leading scorer, Izzy Higginbottom, averaged 21.5 points through 18 games on 48.6 percent shooting. She also sits as the team's leading 3-point threat, converting 1.7 per game on 44.9 percent. Add in a 90.8 free throw percentage and the 5-7 junior remains an elite offensive force.
Forney's seen the largest uptick in production since SBC play started, rising from 6.5 points to 9.0 on 69 percent shooting. She's also among six Red Wolves to average 4-plus rebounds at 5.0. Arkansas State averages 36.9 rebounds as a unit to rank third in rebound margin at +3.6.
Seven Straight
• For the first time in 2023-24, Troy won despite shooting below 40 percent (32.9). Before tonight, the Trojans were 0-7 in that category.
• Hartsfield produced a season-high eight points on 3-of-4 from the field while swiping away two steals.
• With 12 points and 15 rebounds, Ja'Mia Hollings notched her fifth double-double.
• With her 138th victory over a Sun Belt opponent, Rigby sits in sole possession with the third most wins in conference history, surpassing Leon Barmore, who coached for Louisiana Tech – sits 55 wins from second (Brian Boyer – 193).
• After defeating Southern Miss Thursday night for the first time in program history, the Trojans have at least one win against every modern SBC school besides Old Dominion – matchup on Feb. 7.
• The Trojans are tied for the fifth-longest win streak in program history at seven, marking the first time since 2020-21 – ended the year as Sun Belt Tournament Champions.
• Troy sits at 7-0 in January. If the Trojans win Saturday, it'd be the first perfect month since they went 6-0 in February 2022.
• Southern Miss was limited to just 38.8 percent from the field, improving Troy's record to 5-0, 3-0 SBC when holding the opposition below 40 percent.
• Tai'Sheka Porchia elevated her game to lead Troy on its seven-game win streak, topping the charts with 17.3 points on a team-high 58 percent from the field. She's also averaged 4.29 offensive rebounds to a total of eight.
• In her 25-point performance against USM, Tai'Sheka Porchia managed a career-high nine made free throws – finished 9-of-12.
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