Month: August 2013

By Caleb Odom The Troy soccer team (1-2) was unable to score in its first home match of 2013, falling 2-0 to Louisiana Tech today. The Trojans had their chances offensively throughout the game but failed to capitalize. “I don’t think we played bad today by any means,” Troy coach Chris Bentley said. “I think we created chances. We probably could have taken care of the ball better.” It wasn’t until the 65th minute when Louisiana Tech’s Kathryn Sloan beat the Troy defense to score the first goal of the…

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By Lindsey Schoewe   As former volleyball player Megan Gilroy went up to attack the ball, outside hitter Marija Zelenovic quickly blocked the attack, setting the momentum for the current Trojans. The Troy volleyball team had an alumni match this past Saturday, Aug. 24, where nine former Troy volleyball players participated in a six-set tune up for the 2013 Trojans. “Our alumni group was one of the best collections we had come back,” head coach Sonny Kirkpatrick said. “They really pushed us; this is what we needed to help prepare…

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­­­ By Caleb Odom   After the first weekend of regular season play, the Troy soccer team (1-1) is preparing a set of home matches against Louisiana Tech and Jackson State. The first home stand, called the Trojan Classic, is what head coach Chris Bentley is preparing his team for after two games that show where Troy needs to improve. Last Friday, on Aug. 23, the Trojans traveled to Montgomery where they opened the regular season against Alabama State. Troy scored three goals in the 3-0 win, a result that…

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