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First Place Showdown Looms Saturday as Troy Battles JMU

TROY, Ala. – Troy and James Madison enter Saturday's matchup tied for first place in the Sun Belt following Thursday's action, which saw the Trojans win their sixth straight game and the Dukes have their 13-game winning streak snapped. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. (CT), and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+.

The Trojans (11-7, 6-1 SBC) hit a season-high 11 3-pointers and topped the 75-point mark in a program-record 11th straight game in Thursday's 87-77 win at Marshall. Ja'Mia Hollings came off the bench to spark Troy with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Nia Daniel scored 16 points and Amber Leggett hit double-figures for the fifth straight game since returning to the team.