TROY, Ala. (Interstat) — A surging Troy team looks to continue its dominant season while Southern Mississippi seeks a crucial road upset when the women’s basketball programs meet Saturday at Trojan Arena. The Trojans (22-4), boasting one of the nation’s top records, host the Lady Eagles (14-13) in a rematch of a thrilling Jan. 3 encounter, which Southern Mississippi won 98-95 at home. Troy will be heavily favored on its own court, where it has established itself as a formidable force this season. Southern Mississippi arrives with momentum from an 83-61 road victory at Louisiana-Lafayette on Wednesday. Guard Carly Keats led the charge with 26 points, continuing a streak of strong performances that includes a 20-point outing in a win at Old Dominion on Jan. 30. The Lady Eagles’ consistency has been an issue, however, as the win over Lafayette was preceded by a 23-point loss to Louisiana-Monroe. Troy counters with its own potent weapon in forward Zay Dyer, who is coming off a 16-point, 3-assist, 3-block performance in an 84-73 win over South Alabama. Dyer has been a model of consistency, recording double-doubles in three of her last six games and providing elite rim protection. She is the engine for a Trojans offense that averages over 80 points per game. The January matchup suggests Southern Mississippi can compete with Troy’s high-powered attack. Containing Dyer inside while finding scoring beyond Keats will be paramount for the Lady Eagles. For Troy, avenging the earlier loss and maintaining its position atop the conference standings is the clear objective. Tip-off is set for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Troy. Southern Mississippi visits South Alabama next on Feb. 25, while Troy travels to Arkansas State on Feb. 24.