MONTGOMERY, Ala | Shamyiah Smith led a pair of players in double figures for Alabama State, but it wasn't enough to overcome the hot-shooting from Troy, as Alabama State fell to the Trojans 93-63 at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome in non-conference action Thursday night.
 
Smith led Alabama State (1-2) with 12 points and four assists, while hitting on 5-of-10 shots from the floor. Kayla Stephens also added 10 points. Kenya Pye and Aliyah Nelson led Alabama State with five rebounds.
 
Alabama State shot 37.3 (22-of-59) percent from the floor, and 21.4 (3-of-14) percent from beyond the arc. They also shot 55.2 (16-of-29) percent from the free throw line.
 
Meanwhile, Amber Rivers led Troy (2-0) with 24 points and 10 rebounds, on 8-of-13 shooting from the floor. Harriett Winchester added 10 points in the win.
 
Troy shot 43.1 (31-of-72) percent from the floor, and 42.1 (8-of-19) percent from beyond the arc. They also shot 76.7 (23-of-30) percent from the free throw line.
 
Alabama State held the lead through the first quarter and traded baskets with the Trojans in the second, before Troy was able to use pressure to pull away for 43-29 halftime lead. The Lady Hornets fought back in the second half, but key free throw shooting and pressure from the Trojans held Alabama State off down the stretch.
 
The Lady Hornets return to action Sunday evening against Samford University in Birmingham (Ala.). Tip is set for 6 pm.
 
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