TROY, Ala. (Interstat) — A Sun Belt Conference women’s basketball matchup Thursday pits the league’s top team against its struggling bottom-dweller, as the Troy Trojans host the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns at Trojan Arena. The Trojans (19-4 overall) enter as one of the conference’s dominant forces, boasting a potent offense and a deep roster. Their lone stumble in the past month was a narrow 87-86 road loss at Ball State on Feb. 7. Troy previously handled Louisiana-Lafayette with ease, securing an 80-54 victory in Lafayette on Jan. 1. A key player for Troy is forward Rachel Leggett, who is coming off a triple-double performance of 10 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists in the loss to Ball State. Leggett has been a consistent double-double threat, recording two in her last five games and providing versatile production. Conversely, Louisiana-Lafayette (3-21) has endured a difficult season, with its only recent bright spot an 82-71 non-conference road win at Akron on Feb. 7. That victory snapped a seven-game losing streak. The Ragin’ Cajuns will look to build on that momentum but face a steep challenge against a Troy squad that is 10-1 at home. The visitor’s hopes will rest heavily on guard Imani Daniel, who erupted for 21 points in 23 minutes in the win over Akron. Daniel’s scoring spark is crucial for a team that has frequently struggled offensively, including a 34-point outing in a loss to Arkansas State last month. Troy’s balance, led by Leggett alongside contributors like Zay Dyer and Fortuna Ngnawo, contrasts sharply with Louisiana-Lafayette’s reliance on individual performances. The Trojans average nearly 80 points per game, while the Ragin’ Cajuns have been held under 55 points in nine of their losses. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CST. Following this contest, Troy will prepare to host Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday, while Louisiana-Lafayette travels to face South Alabama.