articles is using getArchives internally
https://github.com/splittingred/Articles/blob/develop/core/components/articles/model/articles/articlescontainer.class.php#L338
which itself is calling getResources.
So, you should be able to use all properties, which you can use with getResources.
Its also possible, just to use getResources, see the used properties within the link above.
you might also have a look into pdoResources, packaged with pdoTools