Troy University Athletics
Tuesday, November 1
Troy, Ala.
6 PM
Troy University
71
vs
92
Uninassau (Exh.)
Photo by: Chris Davis
Trojans Get ‘Stronger’ in Exhibition
11/1/2016 8:39:00 PM | Basketball (W)
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TROY, Alabama – The Troy women's basketball team played its one and only tune-up contest against Brazilian side, Uninassau, falling 92-71 on Tuesday at Trojan Arena.
Uninassau opened on an 18-4 run and never looked back as the visitors, some with international competition experience, shot 49 percent from the field and 8-for-18 from 3-point range.
The Trojans were led by Amanda Mendoza, who finished with 13 points. Claresa Banks and Jayla Chills both finished in double-digits with 12 and 11 points, respectively.
STAT OF THE GAME
Troy forced an average of 21.7 turnovers per game last season. On Tuesday, the Trojans pressured Uninassau into 29 turnovers leading to 25 points.
QUOTEABLE
"What a learning experience tonight," head coach Chanda Rigby said.
Most of the girls on that team had a gold, silver or bronze medal from the Olympics or had been in the WNBA; we had five freshmen out there with a new team that is forming. It was rough and we never want to lose, but I think the uphill struggle is going to make us stronger for the climb."
UP NEXT
Troy opens the 2016-17 regular season on the road against in-stat rival Auburn on Nov. 11. Auburn won the last meeting between the schools, 71-54, to open the 2014-15 campaign.
For more information on Troy women's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on Twitter at @TroyTrojansWBB.
TROY, Alabama – The Troy women's basketball team played its one and only tune-up contest against Brazilian side, Uninassau, falling 92-71 on Tuesday at Trojan Arena.
Uninassau opened on an 18-4 run and never looked back as the visitors, some with international competition experience, shot 49 percent from the field and 8-for-18 from 3-point range.
The Trojans were led by Amanda Mendoza, who finished with 13 points. Claresa Banks and Jayla Chills both finished in double-digits with 12 and 11 points, respectively.
STAT OF THE GAME
Troy forced an average of 21.7 turnovers per game last season. On Tuesday, the Trojans pressured Uninassau into 29 turnovers leading to 25 points.
QUOTEABLE
"What a learning experience tonight," head coach Chanda Rigby said.
Most of the girls on that team had a gold, silver or bronze medal from the Olympics or had been in the WNBA; we had five freshmen out there with a new team that is forming. It was rough and we never want to lose, but I think the uphill struggle is going to make us stronger for the climb."
UP NEXT
Troy opens the 2016-17 regular season on the road against in-stat rival Auburn on Nov. 11. Auburn won the last meeting between the schools, 71-54, to open the 2014-15 campaign.
For more information on Troy women's basketball, visit TroyTrojans.com or follow the team on Twitter at @TroyTrojansWBB.
Players Mentioned
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