MOBILE, Ala. – South Alabama hung with the Trojans in the first half, but Troy pulled away with a 25-point third quarter, as South dropped their eight conference matchup, 81-62.
The Jags had two players in double figures, with
Kiana Anderson totaling 13 and
Michiyah Simmons scoring 12, but the Trojans were led by Ja'Mia Hollings, who posted a double double (23 points, 20 rebounds). The Trojans had two more double-figure scorers, with Makayla Hallmon with 14 and Shaniah Nunn with 12.
The game was the eigth time this season in double figures for Anderson and the third for Simmons. It was the 4th time this season for Anderson leading South in scoring.
Anderson led the South in rebounding as well, totaling nine boards. It was her seventh time leading South in that category.
South Alabama (5-15 1-8 Sun Belt) continues their conference road stretch with a matchup against the ULM Warhawks Saturday in Monroe at 2 p.m.
GAME FACTS
- The Jags and the Trojans traded baskets to open the game, tied at 7 with five to go in the first quarter.
- Troy used a 7-0 run to take a 19-12 lead with a minute to go, eventually ending the first quarter on top 21-14.
- Troy extended their lead to 10 early in the second quarter, leading 26-16 with seven to go in the second quarter.
- The Jags capitalized on a Trojan scoring drought to cut into the lead, trailing 23-27.
- South trailed 32-37 at the half.
- The Trojans continued to lead throughout the third quarter, on top 41-36 with seven to go in the third.
- Troy used an 8-0 run to extend their lead to 49-36 with six minutes to go.
- Troy continued their momentum to close the third quarter, leading 62-44.
- South tried to cut into the lead, but Troy proved to be too much for the Jags, as South dropped the contest 81-62.
NOTES
- Maggie Robinson now holds the longest streak for games started, with 16.
- Kiana Anderson led South with 13 points and nine rebounds.
- Michiyah Simmons also recorded double figures, totaling 12 points.
- Naomi Smitherman and Rachel Leggett recorded minutes for the first time since Coastal Carolina.
- Troy totaled 63 rebounds, a season-high for a Jag opponent this season.
- Troy had 23 fouls, another season-high for opponents this season.
QUOTABLE
Head Coach Terry Fowler:
"Thought we came out and played really well in the first half and we had a chance to really shut it down. They were up five at the half and we had a chance to let it be a three-point game. They came out in the third quarter and really hit the offensive boards hard and we sent them to the free throw line, and they were able to get some freebees there. They outscore us 25-12 in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter we play even, we competed and fought, we just have to cut down on some mistakes. Troy was able to get us on the boards, and that's what they do to everybody. We've just got to put this one behind us and be ready to go to Monroe and try to get a road win."
UP NEXT
The Jaguars continue their road stint with a game at ULM on Saturday.
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