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Porchia Hits Buzz-Beater to Lift Troy Past Louisiana

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LAFAYETTE, La. – Tai'Sheka Porchia hit a jumper with 1.8 seconds left in overtime to lift Troy past Louisiana, 81-80, Saturday afternoon at the Cajun Dome in Sun Belt Conference action. The Trojans rallied from down four with less than 30 seconds to play to maintain their spot at the top of the league standings.

Playing on her former court, Louisiana transfer Makayia Hallmon buried a 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining to pull Troy (15-8, 10-2 SBC) within one, 80-79, and Cara Wilson missed both free throws on the other end with 11 seconds to play.