Troy University Athletics
Friday, November 8
Montgomery, Ala.
6:00 p.m.
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Alabama State
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Troy
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Alabama State
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Photo by: Joshua Thurston
Trojans Take Down Alabama State to Open Season
11/8/2013 9:06:00 PM | Basketball (W)
Box Score | Military Appreciation Night
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Troy women's basketball team outlasted Alabama State 77-67 at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome on Friday. The win was the first by the Trojans in a season-opener since the 2005-06 season.
Three Troy starters scored in double figures led by preseason All-Sun Belt selection Joanna Harden with 12 points. Brooke Bowie scored 11 while Ashley Beverly-Kelley and Kourtney Coleman scored 10 each.
The teams traded short runs in the first half with neither squad able to pull away. With 2:25 remaining in the half, Aissata Maiga hit a jumper that was quickly followed by a Brooke Bowie three-pointer to give the Trojans their largest lead of the half, 42-34.
Troy (1-0) came out hot in the second half. Brooke Bowie drained a three and Kourtney Coleman added a lay-up as the Trojans built a 10-point advantage, 50-40.
After Alabama State (0-1) edged back to make it a one-point contest, Beverly-Kelley received a pass from Harden and drained a three from the left wing to once again kick start the Trojans' offense.
Troy smothered the Hornets defensively forcing 32 turnovers which is the most forced under second-year head coach Chanda Rigby.
O'Neal Session also turned in a solid performance scoring nine points with seven rebounds.
Troy shot 26-for-73 (35.6%) from the field and made 6-of-16 from long range.
The Trojans will host Florida A&M on Monday in the team's home opener at 5:15 p.m. The game is part of a doubleheader with the men's team facing LaGrange at 7:30 p.m. Those with a valid Military ID will receive FREE admission into the Troy Veteran's Day doubleheader as part of Military Appreciation Night.
For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com. Fans can also find Troy on Twitter and Instagram at @TroyAthletics and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TroyAthletics.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Troy women's basketball team outlasted Alabama State 77-67 at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome on Friday. The win was the first by the Trojans in a season-opener since the 2005-06 season.
Three Troy starters scored in double figures led by preseason All-Sun Belt selection Joanna Harden with 12 points. Brooke Bowie scored 11 while Ashley Beverly-Kelley and Kourtney Coleman scored 10 each.
The teams traded short runs in the first half with neither squad able to pull away. With 2:25 remaining in the half, Aissata Maiga hit a jumper that was quickly followed by a Brooke Bowie three-pointer to give the Trojans their largest lead of the half, 42-34.
Troy (1-0) came out hot in the second half. Brooke Bowie drained a three and Kourtney Coleman added a lay-up as the Trojans built a 10-point advantage, 50-40.
After Alabama State (0-1) edged back to make it a one-point contest, Beverly-Kelley received a pass from Harden and drained a three from the left wing to once again kick start the Trojans' offense.
Troy smothered the Hornets defensively forcing 32 turnovers which is the most forced under second-year head coach Chanda Rigby.
O'Neal Session also turned in a solid performance scoring nine points with seven rebounds.
Troy shot 26-for-73 (35.6%) from the field and made 6-of-16 from long range.
The Trojans will host Florida A&M on Monday in the team's home opener at 5:15 p.m. The game is part of a doubleheader with the men's team facing LaGrange at 7:30 p.m. Those with a valid Military ID will receive FREE admission into the Troy Veteran's Day doubleheader as part of Military Appreciation Night.
For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com. Fans can also find Troy on Twitter and Instagram at @TroyAthletics and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TroyAthletics.
Team Stats
TROY
ALSTW
FG%
.333
.342
3FG%
.316
.050
FT%
.633
.762
RB
49
62
TO
22
35
STL
12
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
1
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