Troy University Athletics
Saturday, February 22
Mobile, Ala.
2 p.m.
Troy University
at
South Alabama
Women’s Basketball Travels to South Alabama for Road Finale
2/21/2025 9:36:00 AM | Basketball (W)
MOBILE, Ala. – The final road game of the 2024-25 schedule for Troy women's basketball pits it against South Alabama on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Mitchell Center.
Three games remain in the Sun Belt Conference schedule for the Trojans (17-11, 11-4 SBC), who can punch their ticket into the quarterfinals with a win over the Jaguars (6-20, 2-13 SBC) and a loss by App State.
Game Information
Location: Mobile, Ala. – Mitchell Center
The Matchup: Troy (17-11, 11-4 SBC) vs. South Alabama (6-20, 2-13 SBC)
When: Saturday, Feb. 22 – 2 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Three with Three
Despite the loss to ULM, 84-73, Troy remains poised for a top-4 seed in the postseason tournament after winning seven of its last 10 league meetings – all three losses came on the road. In the Fant-Ewing Coliseum, Zay Dyer willed her way into a 16-point, 18-rebound performance to secure her league-leading 13th double-double.
Dyer ranks 14th in the nation with her 13 double-doubles while also seated 14th nationally and first in the league with 10.6 rebounds per game. Her 10.6 rebounds in 2024-25 is the fifth-most in a Troy single season, accumulating 297 total – Dyer is 19 rebounds from passing Ja'Mia Hollings (315) for the fifth-most total rebounds in a D-I season for Troy. The junior forward also ranks in the top 10 for the SBC in field goal percentage (sixth – 43.2), field goals made (second – 153) and blocks per game (ninth – 0.9).
When Brianna Jackson seizes double-digit rebounds, the senior inevitably secures a double-double. Thursday night was no different when 'Moe' battled through a lower-body injury to secure her sixth double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Jackson's been an offensive force over the last nine games, with eight in double-figures, including six straight from Jan. 25 – Feb. 5.
Saturday afternoon marks the second time the in-state rivals face off in 2024-25, with Troy dominating South Alabama 99-60 on Jan. 16. In the victory, the Trojans hit 13 triples in 26 attempts, with eight coming from 19-point performances by Emani Jenkins (4) and Ashley Baez (4). The matchup saw all 11 Trojans to check in score at least two points as Briana Peguero (15) and Zay Dyer ended with 10-plus points.
No. 14 of 14
South Alabama has split its last four league meetings, with its lone two conference victories coming over ULM, 73-68, and Southern Miss, 66-57. The Jaguars shot above 45 percent from the field in both games and dished out 15 assists. Rachel Leggett was the key to the win over the Golden Eagles with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals.
With a trio of games remaining in the regular season, South Alabama ranks last for the conference in defensive field goal percentage (43.1), fouls per game (20), points allowed (74.4), scoring margin (minus-11.2), turnover margin (minus-3.1) and turnovers (20.1) to sit last in the SBC standings. Despite the 11th-best field goal percentage in the league, Leggett leads all players and ranks 35th in the country with a 54.2 shooting percentage.
In-State Numbers
• The Trojans have defeated South Alabama in 10 of the last 11 meetings, including a 3-1 record in the Mitchell Center.
• The Trojans introduced their 11th different starting five against ULM as Baez entered the starting lineup over Guion.
• The last time the in-state rivals met, Ashley Baez and Emani Jenkins led the Trojans with 19 points on eight triples. Also, all 11 Trojans that checked in ended in the scoring column.
• Dyer's 10.6 rebounds rank fifth in Troy's D-I single-season history, while her 9.1 career rebound average sits fourth in Troy's D-I history.
• Through 28 games, Troy remains the premiere team in the country for rebounding, leading the pack with 49.43 per game.
• Troy leads the league in rebound margin (plus-11.6), defensive rebounds (33.1), total rebounds (49.4) and scoring offense (78.0) – it ranks 26th in the country for scoring.
• Wagner joined the Troy career record book, taking over the 10th spot for total D-I assists at 276. She's six from surpassing Kylie Morrissy (2005-09 – 281) for ninth.
• Dyer leads the SBC in double-doubles with 13 – she also ranks 14th in the nation. No. 5 also holds the top spot in rebounds at 10.6 and ranks 14th nationally.
• Peguero currently ranks second Troy in single-season program history at .891 (49-of-55).
• Dyer sits sixth in D-I rebounds for a single season at 297, 19 away from Ja'Mia Hollings in fifth with 315.
• Jackson ended with a block against USM to surpass Felmas Koranga (2021-22) for ninth in D-I single-season blocks.
• Head coach Chanda Rigby (157-71) secured her 150th career Sun Belt Conference victory over Georgia State. The feat has only been done twice before in league history via Brian Boyer (Arkansas State – 193) and Joe Foley (Little Rock – 231).
• Jackson's 14 points at ULM marked her eighth double-digit scoring performance in the last nine games.
• In all six games where Jackson had double-digit rebounds, she claimed a double-double.
• Troy's six seniors combined for 51 points, 24 rebounds, 11 assists, six steals and four blocks on their senior day against the Golden Eagles.
• With the victory over Old Dominion, Rigby has now defeated every current Sun Belt opponent.
• After Troy's 86 points against USM, it's 14-0, 10-0 SBC when scoring above 80 points.
• Morris erupted in 27 minutes off the bench with 16 points on 5-of-5 from the field against ULM to become the first player since La'Tia Fils-Aime' (7-of-7 – Thomas) on Nov. 21, 2016, to shoot 100 percent (min. five shots).
• Jenkins has hit multiple 3-pointers in 13 of her last 16 games (35 total) to be seven triples from entering the top-10 in a Troy D-I single season.
• Baez finished with 10 points and three steals against ULM to score double-figures in 19-of-28 starts and swiped multiple steals in 15-of-28, including 47 in the last 24 games.
• In 15 of her last 20 games, Wagner's finished with 5-plus assists. She's collected 5-plus assists 30 times in her Troy career.
• No. 13 has led Troy in scoring and/or assists in all 20 games in 2024-25 she's played in.
• Dyer scored 10-plus points in 21 of her 28 starts.
• Jackson has rejected a shot in 16 of the last 20 games (32 total) to rank second in the SBC with 1.50 blocks per game – Jackson ranks second in total blocks at 42.
• The Trojans put the 3-point game into their arsenal through league play, jumping from 5.3 triples on 26.6 percent shooting in nonconference play to 7.5 on 32.4 percent.
• Jenkins and Peguero rank in the top 15 for league play 3-pointers made, tied for fifth (2.1) and tied for 14th (1.9), respectively.
• Peguero is 30-of-70 from deep in the last 15 games, averaging 2.0 makes per game on 42.9 percent shooting.
• In league play, the Trojans rank in the top 5 on shooting from the field (third – 43.5) and at the charity stripe (fourth – 72.3).
• Guion has made at least one triple in 15 of her last 21 games (23 total).
• Guion currently sits eighth in Troy D-I history and ninth overall for career 3-point percentage at 35.3 (53-of-150).
• Jacksons's 22-rebound performance against the Monarchs tied Felmas Koranga (March 8, 2021) and Caitlyn Ramirez (March 9, 2017) for the second-most rebounds in a D-I Troy single-game.
• On her birthday, Ngnawo performed with a career-high 25 points, tying Dyer for the most points by a Trojan in 2024-25 – her first career 20-plus point game becomes the sixth active Trojan with such a feat.
• Dyer dominated the board in the first half at Louisiana with 12 (10 offensive) to end with 19 rebounds and her 12th game with 10-plus rebounds – she's grabbed 15-plus rebounds in five games and became the first Trojans since Tai'Sheka Porchia at ULM on Feb. 1, 2024, to have 10-plus offensive rebounds.
• Troy secured 100-plus points for the second time in 2024-25 on the 105-58 victory – the first came against Oakwood on Dec. 4, 2024 (109-47). Overall, it's the 38th game under Rigby with 100-plus points (35-3).
• Jenkins tied for second in Troy D-I history with 19 other players for the most triples in a single game at six at Texas State – she's the first since Jasmine Robinson at Georgia Southern (Feb. 5, 2021).
• Troy's 14 triples against the Bobcats marked the most for Troy since it hit 15 against Georgia Southern on Feb. 16, 2019. Thursday was also the 52nd time in Rigby's tenure that her Trojans made double-digit triples.
• The 47-point victory over Texas State marked the largest in program history for league road games. The previous high was 41 points, 93-52, at Louisiana on Feb. 25, 2009.
• Dyer earned Sun Belt Player of the Week (Jan. 7), averaging 18 points, 16.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in wins against Coastal Carolina and Marshall - she followed it with back-to-back awards (Jan. 14) on 20 points, 16.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over App State and Georgia State.
• No. 5 became the first Trojan to go back-to-back with SBC POTW awards since Kayla Robinson (Feb. 5, Feb. 12) in 2017-18.
• Wagner became the first D-I player in Troy women's basketball history to record a triple-double on 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds.
• The 2024-25 roster contains zero underclassmen, with six as seniors and six as juniors.
Three games remain in the Sun Belt Conference schedule for the Trojans (17-11, 11-4 SBC), who can punch their ticket into the quarterfinals with a win over the Jaguars (6-20, 2-13 SBC) and a loss by App State.
Game Information
Location: Mobile, Ala. – Mitchell Center
The Matchup: Troy (17-11, 11-4 SBC) vs. South Alabama (6-20, 2-13 SBC)
When: Saturday, Feb. 22 – 2 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Troy Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Three with Three
Despite the loss to ULM, 84-73, Troy remains poised for a top-4 seed in the postseason tournament after winning seven of its last 10 league meetings – all three losses came on the road. In the Fant-Ewing Coliseum, Zay Dyer willed her way into a 16-point, 18-rebound performance to secure her league-leading 13th double-double.
Dyer ranks 14th in the nation with her 13 double-doubles while also seated 14th nationally and first in the league with 10.6 rebounds per game. Her 10.6 rebounds in 2024-25 is the fifth-most in a Troy single season, accumulating 297 total – Dyer is 19 rebounds from passing Ja'Mia Hollings (315) for the fifth-most total rebounds in a D-I season for Troy. The junior forward also ranks in the top 10 for the SBC in field goal percentage (sixth – 43.2), field goals made (second – 153) and blocks per game (ninth – 0.9).
When Brianna Jackson seizes double-digit rebounds, the senior inevitably secures a double-double. Thursday night was no different when 'Moe' battled through a lower-body injury to secure her sixth double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Jackson's been an offensive force over the last nine games, with eight in double-figures, including six straight from Jan. 25 – Feb. 5.
Saturday afternoon marks the second time the in-state rivals face off in 2024-25, with Troy dominating South Alabama 99-60 on Jan. 16. In the victory, the Trojans hit 13 triples in 26 attempts, with eight coming from 19-point performances by Emani Jenkins (4) and Ashley Baez (4). The matchup saw all 11 Trojans to check in score at least two points as Briana Peguero (15) and Zay Dyer ended with 10-plus points.
No. 14 of 14
South Alabama has split its last four league meetings, with its lone two conference victories coming over ULM, 73-68, and Southern Miss, 66-57. The Jaguars shot above 45 percent from the field in both games and dished out 15 assists. Rachel Leggett was the key to the win over the Golden Eagles with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals.
With a trio of games remaining in the regular season, South Alabama ranks last for the conference in defensive field goal percentage (43.1), fouls per game (20), points allowed (74.4), scoring margin (minus-11.2), turnover margin (minus-3.1) and turnovers (20.1) to sit last in the SBC standings. Despite the 11th-best field goal percentage in the league, Leggett leads all players and ranks 35th in the country with a 54.2 shooting percentage.
In-State Numbers
• The Trojans have defeated South Alabama in 10 of the last 11 meetings, including a 3-1 record in the Mitchell Center.
• The Trojans introduced their 11th different starting five against ULM as Baez entered the starting lineup over Guion.
• The last time the in-state rivals met, Ashley Baez and Emani Jenkins led the Trojans with 19 points on eight triples. Also, all 11 Trojans that checked in ended in the scoring column.
• Dyer's 10.6 rebounds rank fifth in Troy's D-I single-season history, while her 9.1 career rebound average sits fourth in Troy's D-I history.
• Through 28 games, Troy remains the premiere team in the country for rebounding, leading the pack with 49.43 per game.
• Troy leads the league in rebound margin (plus-11.6), defensive rebounds (33.1), total rebounds (49.4) and scoring offense (78.0) – it ranks 26th in the country for scoring.
• Wagner joined the Troy career record book, taking over the 10th spot for total D-I assists at 276. She's six from surpassing Kylie Morrissy (2005-09 – 281) for ninth.
• Dyer leads the SBC in double-doubles with 13 – she also ranks 14th in the nation. No. 5 also holds the top spot in rebounds at 10.6 and ranks 14th nationally.
• Peguero currently ranks second Troy in single-season program history at .891 (49-of-55).
• Dyer sits sixth in D-I rebounds for a single season at 297, 19 away from Ja'Mia Hollings in fifth with 315.
• Jackson ended with a block against USM to surpass Felmas Koranga (2021-22) for ninth in D-I single-season blocks.
• Head coach Chanda Rigby (157-71) secured her 150th career Sun Belt Conference victory over Georgia State. The feat has only been done twice before in league history via Brian Boyer (Arkansas State – 193) and Joe Foley (Little Rock – 231).
• Jackson's 14 points at ULM marked her eighth double-digit scoring performance in the last nine games.
• In all six games where Jackson had double-digit rebounds, she claimed a double-double.
• Troy's six seniors combined for 51 points, 24 rebounds, 11 assists, six steals and four blocks on their senior day against the Golden Eagles.
• With the victory over Old Dominion, Rigby has now defeated every current Sun Belt opponent.
• After Troy's 86 points against USM, it's 14-0, 10-0 SBC when scoring above 80 points.
• Morris erupted in 27 minutes off the bench with 16 points on 5-of-5 from the field against ULM to become the first player since La'Tia Fils-Aime' (7-of-7 – Thomas) on Nov. 21, 2016, to shoot 100 percent (min. five shots).
• Jenkins has hit multiple 3-pointers in 13 of her last 16 games (35 total) to be seven triples from entering the top-10 in a Troy D-I single season.
• Baez finished with 10 points and three steals against ULM to score double-figures in 19-of-28 starts and swiped multiple steals in 15-of-28, including 47 in the last 24 games.
• In 15 of her last 20 games, Wagner's finished with 5-plus assists. She's collected 5-plus assists 30 times in her Troy career.
• No. 13 has led Troy in scoring and/or assists in all 20 games in 2024-25 she's played in.
• Dyer scored 10-plus points in 21 of her 28 starts.
• Jackson has rejected a shot in 16 of the last 20 games (32 total) to rank second in the SBC with 1.50 blocks per game – Jackson ranks second in total blocks at 42.
• The Trojans put the 3-point game into their arsenal through league play, jumping from 5.3 triples on 26.6 percent shooting in nonconference play to 7.5 on 32.4 percent.
• Jenkins and Peguero rank in the top 15 for league play 3-pointers made, tied for fifth (2.1) and tied for 14th (1.9), respectively.
• Peguero is 30-of-70 from deep in the last 15 games, averaging 2.0 makes per game on 42.9 percent shooting.
• In league play, the Trojans rank in the top 5 on shooting from the field (third – 43.5) and at the charity stripe (fourth – 72.3).
• Guion has made at least one triple in 15 of her last 21 games (23 total).
• Guion currently sits eighth in Troy D-I history and ninth overall for career 3-point percentage at 35.3 (53-of-150).
• Jacksons's 22-rebound performance against the Monarchs tied Felmas Koranga (March 8, 2021) and Caitlyn Ramirez (March 9, 2017) for the second-most rebounds in a D-I Troy single-game.
• On her birthday, Ngnawo performed with a career-high 25 points, tying Dyer for the most points by a Trojan in 2024-25 – her first career 20-plus point game becomes the sixth active Trojan with such a feat.
• Dyer dominated the board in the first half at Louisiana with 12 (10 offensive) to end with 19 rebounds and her 12th game with 10-plus rebounds – she's grabbed 15-plus rebounds in five games and became the first Trojans since Tai'Sheka Porchia at ULM on Feb. 1, 2024, to have 10-plus offensive rebounds.
• Troy secured 100-plus points for the second time in 2024-25 on the 105-58 victory – the first came against Oakwood on Dec. 4, 2024 (109-47). Overall, it's the 38th game under Rigby with 100-plus points (35-3).
• Jenkins tied for second in Troy D-I history with 19 other players for the most triples in a single game at six at Texas State – she's the first since Jasmine Robinson at Georgia Southern (Feb. 5, 2021).
• Troy's 14 triples against the Bobcats marked the most for Troy since it hit 15 against Georgia Southern on Feb. 16, 2019. Thursday was also the 52nd time in Rigby's tenure that her Trojans made double-digit triples.
• The 47-point victory over Texas State marked the largest in program history for league road games. The previous high was 41 points, 93-52, at Louisiana on Feb. 25, 2009.
• Dyer earned Sun Belt Player of the Week (Jan. 7), averaging 18 points, 16.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in wins against Coastal Carolina and Marshall - she followed it with back-to-back awards (Jan. 14) on 20 points, 16.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over App State and Georgia State.
• No. 5 became the first Trojan to go back-to-back with SBC POTW awards since Kayla Robinson (Feb. 5, Feb. 12) in 2017-18.
• Wagner became the first D-I player in Troy women's basketball history to record a triple-double on 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds.
• The 2024-25 roster contains zero underclassmen, with six as seniors and six as juniors.
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