What was the overall record of the 2016-17 Little Rock Trojans women's basketball team?

The 2016-17 Little Rock Trojans women's basketball team concluded their season with an overall record of 25 wins and 9 losses. This strong performance included a dominant 17-1 record in conference play.

Who was the head coach for the Little Rock Trojans during the 2016-17 season, and how long had they been with the team?

Joe Foley served as the head coach for the Little Rock Trojans during the 2016-17 season. This marked his fourteenth year coaching the team.

What were the primary achievements of the 2016-17 Little Rock Trojans women's basketball team as noted in the infobox?

The 2016-17 Little Rock Trojans women's basketball team achieved two significant distinctions: they were crowned the Sun Belt regular season champions and they advanced to the Second Round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT).

In which conference did the Little Rock Trojans compete during the 2016-17 season?

The Little Rock Trojans competed in the Sun Belt Conference during the 2016-17 season.

Where did the Little Rock Trojans play their home games during the 2016-17 season?

The team played their home games at the Jack Stephens Center during the 2016-17 season.

How did the Little Rock Trojans perform in the Sun Belt Conference regular season?

The Trojans had an outstanding performance in the Sun Belt Conference regular season, finishing with a record of 17 wins and 1 loss, which secured them the regular season title.

What was the team's outcome in the Sun Belt women's tournament?

The Little Rock Trojans advanced to the semifinals of the Sun Belt women's tournament, where they were defeated by Louisiana–Lafayette.

Did the team participate in any postseason tournaments, and what was their result?

Yes, the team received an automatic bid to the 2017 Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). They defeated Southern Miss in the first round but were eliminated by Alabama in the second round.

What was the final conference record for the Little Rock Trojans in the 2016-17 season?

The Little Rock Trojans finished the Sun Belt Conference regular season with a record of 17 wins and 1 loss.

Which team defeated the Little Rock Trojans in the semifinals of the Sun Belt women's tournament?

Louisiana–Lafayette defeated the Little Rock Trojans in the semifinals of the Sun Belt women's tournament.

Who were the assistant coaches for the 2016-17 Little Rock Trojans women's basketball team?

The assistant coaches for the 2016-17 season were Robert Dallimore, Alicia Cash, and Steve Wiedower.

Can you list the players on the 2016-17 Little Rock Trojans women's basketball roster along with their positions and years?

The roster included Ronjanae DeGray (F, So.), Monique Townson (G, So.), Kira Shepard (G, So.), Carolee Dillard (F, RS Sr.), Destinee Pointer (G, Fr.), Alex Murray (G, Fr.), Sydney Chastain (G, Fr.), Sharde' Collins (G, Sr.), Kiara Scott (G, So.), Kyra Scott (G, Fr.), Emily Lytle (G, Fr.), Anna Hurlburt (F, Fr.), Raeyana DeGray (G/F, So.), Keanna Keys (F, Sr.), and Kaitlyn Pratt (F, Sr.).

Which player on the roster was listed as a redshirt senior?

Carolee Dillard was the only player listed as a redshirt senior on the 2016-17 roster.

What were the hometowns and previous schools for the DeGray sisters on the roster?

Ronjanae DeGray, a sophomore forward, hailed from Odessa, Texas, and attended Mount Juliet High School. Raeyana DeGray, a sophomore guard/forward, also came from Odessa, Texas, and attended Mount Juliet High School.

How many players on the roster were listed as freshmen?

There were seven freshmen on the 2016-17 roster: Destinee Pointer, Alex Murray, Sydney Chastain, Kyra Scott, Emily Lytle, Anna Hurlburt, and Raeyana DeGray (though Raeyana is listed as a sophomore in the roster table, her sister Ronjanae is also listed as a sophomore, and the text implies a full roster). Re-checking the roster, Destinee Pointer, Alex Murray, Sydney Chastain, Kyra Scott, Emily Lytle, Anna Hurlburt are freshmen. Raeyana DeGray and Ronjanae DeGray are sophomores. Kiara Scott is a sophomore. Sharde' Collins and Keanna Keys are seniors. Carolee Dillard is a redshirt senior. Kaitlyn Pratt is a senior. So, there are 6 freshmen.

Which players were listed as seniors or redshirt seniors on the team?

The players listed as seniors or redshirt seniors were Sharde' Collins (Sr.), Keanna Keys (Sr.), Kaitlyn Pratt (Sr.), and Carolee Dillard (RS Sr.).

What was the result of the game against North Texas on November 11, 2016?

On November 11, 2016, the Little Rock Trojans played North Texas in the Preseason WNIT First Round and won with a score of 55-44.

Which game resulted in the team's first loss of the season, and against whom?

The team's first loss of the season occurred on November 13, 2016, when they played Green Bay in the Preseason WNIT Quarterfinals and lost 31-57.

How did the Trojans perform in their non-conference games against ranked opponents?

The Trojans played two ranked opponents in the non-conference season. They lost to No. 16 Oklahoma on November 16, 2016, with a score of 58-68, and lost to No. 5 Mississippi State on December 13, 2016, with a score of 44-58.

What was the attendance for the game against Saint Louis on November 26, 2016?

The attendance for the game against Saint Louis on November 26, 2016, was 1,132 spectators.

What was the score of the game against Troy on January 19, 2017?

The Little Rock Trojans defeated Troy with a score of 77-74 on January 19, 2017.

What was the Trojans' conference record after their game against Texas State on February 11, 2017?

After losing to Texas State on February 11, 2017, the Trojans' conference record stood at 12 wins and 1 loss.

What was the result of the game against Louisiana–Lafayette in the semifinals of the Sun Belt Tournament?

In the semifinals of the Sun Belt Tournament on March 11, 2017, the Little Rock Trojans lost to Louisiana–Lafayette with a score of 71-79.

What was the final score of the WNIT second-round game against Alabama?

The Little Rock Trojans lost to Alabama in the second round of the WNIT by a score of 53-55.

What was the attendance for the WNIT first-round game against Southern Miss?

The attendance for the WNIT first-round game against Southern Miss on March 15, 2017, was 987 spectators.

Which team did the Trojans play in the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Tournament, and what was the outcome?

In the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Tournament, the Trojans played Appalachian State and won with a score of 69-53.

What was the team's record at the end of the 2016-17 season?

The team's final record at the end of the 2016-17 season was 25 wins and 9 losses.

According to the rankings table, did the team ever reach the AP Top 25 during the 2016-17 season?

No, according to the provided rankings table, the team was not ranked in the AP Poll at any point during the 2016-17 season, remaining 'NR' (Not Ranked) throughout.

In which week did the Little Rock Trojans first receive votes in the Coaches Poll?

The Little Rock Trojans first received votes (RV) in the Coaches Poll in Week 12 of the season.

What was the team's ranking status in the Coaches Poll for Week 15?

In Week 15 of the Coaches Poll, the team was listed as 'NR', indicating they were Not Ranked.

What does the symbol '†' next to Troy's name in the Sun Belt standings indicate?

The symbol '†' next to Troy's name in the Sun Belt standings indicates that they were the winner of the 2017 Sun Belt tournament.

What was the attendance for the home game against Louisiana–Monroe on December 31, 2016?

The attendance for the home game against Louisiana–Monroe on December 31, 2016, was 2,287 spectators.

What was the score of the road game against Missouri State on November 28, 2016?

The Little Rock Trojans defeated Missouri State on the road with a score of 58-47 on November 28, 2016.

Which team did the Trojans play in their final regular season conference game, and what was the result?

The Trojans played Troy in their final regular season conference game on March 4, 2017, and won with a score of 74-63.

What was the team's record in Sun Belt Conference play when they played Appalachian State on February 2, 2017?

When they played Appalachian State on February 2, 2017, the Trojans' Sun Belt Conference record was 10 wins and 0 losses.

What was the score of the game against Texas A&M on November 23, 2016?

The Little Rock Trojans lost to Texas A&M with a score of 37-55 on November 23, 2016.

How many players on the roster were listed with a height of 5 feet 11 inches?

Four players on the roster were listed with a height of 5 feet 11 inches: Destinee Pointer (G), Kiara Scott (G), Kyra Scott (G), and Emily Lytle (G).

What was the result of the game against Georgia State on February 25, 2017?

The Little Rock Trojans defeated Georgia State with a score of 52-45 on February 25, 2017.

What was the attendance for the road game against Arlington on February 9, 2017?

The attendance for the road game against Texas–Arlington on February 9, 2017, was 5,011 spectators.

Which team did the Trojans play in their first conference game of the season, and what was the date?

The Trojans played Louisiana–Lafayette in their first conference game of the season on December 29, 2016.

What was the team's record after their loss to Texas State on February 11, 2017?

After their loss to Texas State on February 11, 2017, the team's overall record was 18 wins and 7 losses.

What was the score of the game against Arkansas State on January 14, 2017?

The Little Rock Trojans defeated Arkansas State with a score of 73-59 on January 14, 2017.

What was the team's record in the Sun Belt Conference after their game against Coastal Carolina on February 4, 2017?

After defeating Coastal Carolina on February 4, 2017, the team's Sun Belt Conference record was 11 wins and 0 losses.

What was the score of the game against Louisiana–Lafayette on December 29, 2016?

The Little Rock Trojans defeated Louisiana–Lafayette with a score of 64-60 on December 29, 2016.

What was the team's record after their road win against Tulsa on December 18, 2016?

After their road win against Tulsa on December 18, 2016, the team's record was 6 wins and 5 losses.

Which team did the Trojans play in the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT on November 19, 2016?

On November 19, 2016, the Trojans played Fordham in the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT.

What was the final score of the game against Alabama in the second round of the WNIT?

The Little Rock Trojans lost to Alabama in the second round of the WNIT with a final score of 53-55.

What was the team's record in the Sun Belt Conference after their loss to Texas State on February 11, 2017?

After their loss to Texas State on February 11, 2017, the team's Sun Belt Conference record was 12 wins and 1 loss.

What was the attendance for the game against Georgia Southern on February 23, 2017?

The attendance for the game against Georgia Southern on February 23, 2017, was 1,129 spectators.

What was the team's record in the Sun Belt Conference after their road win against Troy on March 4, 2017?

After their road win against Troy on March 4, 2017, the team's Sun Belt Conference record was 17 wins and 1 loss.

What was the score of the game against LSU on December 21, 2016?

The Little Rock Trojans lost to LSU with a score of 49-69 on December 21, 2016.

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Season Overview

Conference Champions

The 2016–17 Little Rock Trojans women's basketball team represented the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. Under the guidance of fourteenth-year head coach Joe Foley, the Trojans achieved significant success.

Sun Belt Dominance

The team concluded the regular season with an impressive overall record of 25–9. Their performance within the Sun Belt Conference was particularly stellar, securing the regular season title with a commanding 17–1 conference record.

Post-Season Play

As Sun Belt regular season champions, the Trojans advanced to the semifinals of the Sun Belt women's tournament, ultimately falling to Louisiana–Lafayette. They earned an automatic bid to the 2017 Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), where they defeated Southern Miss in the first round before being eliminated by Alabama in the second round.

Sun Belt Conference Standings

The following table details the final standings for the 2016–17 Sun Belt Conference women's basketball season:

2016–17 Sun Belt Conference women's basketball standings
	Conference				Overall
Team	W		L	PCT	W		L	PCT
Little Rock	17	–	1	.944	25	–	8	.758
UT Arlington	14	–	4	.778	22	–	8	.733
Troy †	12	–	6	.667	22	–	10	.688
Louisiana–Lafayette	11	–	7	.611	20	–	11	.645
Texas State	11	–	7	.611	16	–	14	.533
Georgia Southern	9	–	9	.500	13	–	17	.433
Coastal Carolina	8	–	10	.444	13	–	16	.448
Georgia State	8	–	10	.444	12	–	18	.400
Appalachian State	6	–	12	.333	12	–	19	.387
South Alabama	5	–	13	.278	11	–	20	.355
Arkansas State	4	–	14	.222	7	–	25	.219
Louisiana–Monroe	3	–	15	.167	6	–	24	.200

† 2017 Sun Belt tournament winner

Team Roster

The roster for the 2016–17 Little Rock Trojans women's basketball team, including player positions, numbers, names, physical attributes, academic year, previous schools, and hometowns, is detailed below:

2016–17 Little Rock Trojans women's basketball team

Players

Coaches

Pos.	#	Name	Height	Year	Previous school	Hometown
F	00	Ronjanae DeGray	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	So	Mount Juliet HS	Odessa, TX
G	2	Monique Townson	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)	So	Staley HS	Kansas City, MO
G	4	Kira Shepard	5 ft 7 in (1.7 m)	So	Northside HS	Fort Smith, AR
F	5	Carolee Dillard	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	RS Sr	Midwest City HS	Midwest City, OK
G	10	Destinee Pointer	5 ft 7 in (1.7 m)	Fr	Waxahachie HS	Waxachachie, TX
G	11	Alex Murray	5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)	Fr	Bearden HS	Pearcy, AR
G	12	Sydney Chastain	5 ft 7 in (1.7 m)	Fr	Westmoore HS	Oklahoma City, OK
G	13	Sharde' Collins	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	Sr	Liberty-Eylau HS	Texarkana, TX
G	15	Kiara Scott	5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)	So	A. J. Ellender HS	Houma, LA
G	15	Kyra Scott	5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)	Fr	North Little Rock HS	Little Rock, AR
G	24	Emily Lytle	5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)	Fr	Evangelical Christian School	Memphis, TN
F	25	Anna Hurlburt	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	Fr	Southlake Carroll HS	Southlake, TX
G/F	30	Raeyana DeGray	5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)	So	Mount Juliet HS	Odessa, TX
F	33	Keanna Keys	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	Sr	Sumrall HS	Sumrall, MS
F	40	Kaitlyn Pratt	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	Sr	McDonogh 35 College Preparatory HS	New Orleans, LA

Head coach

Joe Foley (Central Arkansas)

Assistant coach(es)

Robert Dallimore (LSU)
Alicia Cash (Little Rock)
Steve Wiedower (Arkansas State)

Legend

(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
(W) Walk-on

Injured
Current redshirt

Official Roster

Game Schedule

The team's schedule for the 2016–17 season, including non-conference and Sun Belt Conference regular season games, as well as post-season tournament play, is presented below:

Date time, TV	Rank^#	Opponent^#	Result	Record	Site (attendance) city, state
Non-conference regular season
11/11/2016 6:30 pm		North Texas Preseason WNIT First Round	W 55–44	1–0	Jack Stephens Center (1,725) Little Rock, AR
11/13/2016 1:00 pm, ESPN3		at Green Bay Preseason WNIT Quarterfinals	L 31–57	1–1	Kress Events Center (1,724) Green Bay, WI
11/16/2016 7:00 pm		at No. 16 Oklahoma	L 58–68	1–2	Lloyd Noble Center (3,084) Norman, OK
11/19/2016 11:00 am		at Fordham Preseason WNIT consolation round	L 43–65	1–3	Rose Hill Gymnasium (1,473) Bronx, NY
11/23/2016 6:30 pm		Texas A&M	L 37–55	1–4	Jack Stephens Center (1,534) Little Rock, AR
11/26/2016 3:00 pm		Saint Louis	W 56–43	2–4	Jack Stephens Center (1,132) Little Rock, AR
11/28/2016 7:05 pm, ESPN3		at Missouri State	W 58–47	3–4	JQH Arena (3,133) Springfield, MO
12/01/2016 6:30 pm		Oral Roberts	W 56–50	4–4	Jack Stephens Center (1,038) Little Rock, AR
12/04/2016 2:00 pm		at Memphis	W 54–44	5–4	Elma Roane Fieldhouse (313) Memphis, TN
12/13/2016 6:30 pm		No. 5 Mississippi State	L 44–58	5–5	Jack Stephens Center (1,534) Little Rock, AR
12/18/2016 2:00 pm		at Tulsa	W 63–58	6–5	Reynolds Center (191) Tulsa, OK
12/21/2016 7:00 pm		at LSU	L 49–69	6–6	Maravich Center (1,820) Baton Rouge, LA
Sun Belt Conference regular season
12/29/2016 6:30 pm		Louisiana–Lafayette	W 64–60	7–6 (1–0)	Jack Stephens Center (828) Little Rock, AR
12/31/2016 1:00 pm		Louisiana–Monroe	W 78–34	8–6 (2–0)	Jack Stephens Center (2,287) Little Rock, AR
01/05/2017 6:00 pm		at Coastal Carolina	W 74–66	9–6 (3–0)	HTC Center (282) Conway, SC
01/07/2017 12:00 pm		at Appalachian State	W 77–69	10–6 (4–0)	Holmes Center (225) Boone, NC
01/14/2017 4:00 pm		Arkansas State	W 73–59	11–6 (5–0)	Jack Stephens Center Little Rock, AR
01/19/2017 6:30 pm		Troy	W 77–74	12–6 (6–0)	Jack Stephens Center (1,068) Little Rock, AR
01/21/2017 4:00 pm		South Alabama	W 71–54	13–6 (7–0)	Jack Stephens Center Little Rock, AR
01/26/2017 6:00 pm		at Louisiana–Monroe	W 92–47	14–6 (8–0)	Fant–Ewing Coliseum (723) Monroe, LA
01/28/2017 5:00 pm		at Louisiana–Lafayette	W 82–64	15–6 (9–0)	Cajundome (711) Lafayette, LA
02/02/2017 6:30 pm		Appalachian State	W 67–55	16–6 (10–0)	Jack Stephens Center (1,048) Little Rock, AR
02/04/2017 4:00 pm		Coastal Carolina	W 79–47	17–6 (11–0)	Jack Stephens Center Little Rock, AR
02/09/2017 11:30 am		at Texas–Arlington	W 58–49	18–6 (12–0)	College Park Center (5,011) Arlington, TX
02/11/2017 2:00 pm		at Texas State	L 47–64	18–7 (12–1)	Strahan Coliseum (2,435) San Marcos, TX
02/17/2017 5:30 pm, ESPN3		at Arkansas State	W 60–35	19–7 (13–1)	Convocation Center Jonesboro, AR
02/23/2017 6:30 pm		Georgia Southern	W 57–41	20–7 (14–1)	Jack Stephens Center (1,129) Little Rock, AR
02/25/2017 4:00 pm		Georgia State	W 52–45	21–7 (15–1)	Jack Stephens Center Little Rock, AR
03/02/2017 5:00 pm		at South Alabama	W 50–44	22–7 (16–1)	Mitchell Center (1,628) Mobile, AL
03/04/2017 2:00 pm		at Troy	W 74–63	23–7 (17–1)	Trojan Arena (837) Troy, AL
Sun Belt Women's Tournament
03/09/2017 11:00 am, ESPN3	(1)	vs. (9) Appalachian State Quarterfinals	W 69–53	24–7	Lakefront Arena New Orleans, LA
03/11/2017 5:00 pm, ESPN3	(1)	vs. (5) Louisiana–Lafayette Semifinals	L 71–79	24–8	Lakefront Arena New Orleans, LA
WNIT
03/15/2017 6:00 pm		at Southern Miss First Round	W 72–62	25–8	Reed Green Coliseum (987) Hattiesburg, MS
03/19/2017 2:00 pm		at Alabama Second Round	L 53–55	25–9	Coleman Coliseum (495) Tuscaloosa, AL
^*Non-conference game. ^#Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. All times are in Central Time.

National Rankings

The team's movement in national rankings throughout the season provides insight into their performance and recognition:

Ranking Movement
**Legend:** ■ Increase in ranking. ■ Decrease in ranking. NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
Poll	Pre- Season	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4	Week 5	Week 6	Week 7	Week 8	Week 9	Week 10	Week 11	Week 12	Week 13	Week 14	Week 15	Week 16	Week 17	Week 18	Final
AP	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR		N/A
Coaches	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	RV	RV	NR	RV	RV

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Men's Team

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2016–17 Men's Team

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