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South Alabama women’s basketball on road at Troy

The South Alabama women’s basketball team is on the road for two games this week. On Thursday January 26th 2023 the Jags travel to in-state rival Troy.

South is coming off it’s first conference win of the season which broke a 17 game conference losing streak dating back to last season and it’s 1st win in 8 games.

The Jags are led by sophomore Nadia Howard and freshman Kelsey Thompson. The latter is ranked 17th in the conference in rebounds per game and 15th in steals per game.

The Jags are 5-14 overall and 1-7 in the Sun Belt Conference which has them tied with Arkansas St. for last place in the conference. South is also 1-8 on the road.

South Alabama women’s basketball is 24-33 overall vs Troy which includes a 6 game losing streak currently.

South averages 54.7 points per game. Troy is averaging 82.2 South is shooting 34.2 % and 27.2 % from three point range. Troy is shooting 38.6% and 30.3% from three point range.

After the game against Troy, the Jags will continue their road trip on Saturday January 28th going to ULM.

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South Alabama women’s basketball snaps a seven game losing streak vs Texas State

The South Alabama women’s basketball team snapped their seven game losing streak versus Texas State at “The Mitch” on Saturday January 21, 2023. The final 45-43. With the win, the Jags also picked up their first conference victory.

The Bobcat’s 43 points scored, and 30 rebounds were both the lowest totals put up against the Jags this season. There were six ties and eight lead changes in the game.

The leading scorers for the Jags were….

Kelsey Thompson-17 points 6 double figure scoring game this season for the freshman. Thompson also added a career high with eight field goals.

Kiana Anderson- 9 points and 7 rebounds

Nadia Howard- 9 points 8 rebounds

With the win South Alabama improved its record to 5-14 overall and 1-7 in the Sunbelt Conference.

The Jags will be on the road for their next two games. They travel to Troy on Thursday night January 26th at 6pm. On Saturday January 28th the Jags will go to Louisiana Monroe game time 2pm.