Volleyball – The Tropolitan

Trojans recieve nod from conference

September 3, 2020 Sports

Hanna Cooper Sports Editor Troy’s Amara Anderson and Cheyenne Hayes have been named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt team. The decision was announced last Wednesday by the conference office. With Anderson and Hayes both receiving a nod from the conference, it marks the first time since 2013 two Trojans have landed on the preseason team in the same year. “I’m thankful the conference coaches are recognizing this team’s progress and competitiveness as well as the talent of our players,” Head Coach Josh Lauer said. “Cheyenne and Amara have worked very…

Volleyball drops final two regular season games

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 Sports

(PHOTO/Troy Athletics) Junior outside hitter Cheyenne Hayes posted 14 kills, two aces, and 14 digs in the road loss to Appalachian State. Kennedy Roy Staff Writer Troy Volleyball went 0-2 to end the regular season on the road this weekend, defeated by Coastal Carolina and Appalachian State. Coastal Carolina’s physical play at the net was too much for Troy as the Trojans dropped a tough road match to the Chanticleers Friday night at the HTC Center. The Chanticleers recorded 15 blocks en route to a 3-1 (36-38, 25-19, 29-27, 25-18)…

Volleyball, best start since ‘93

September 25, 2019 Sports

(PHOTO/ Pawan Khanal) Sophomore setter Natalie Hummel overlooks senior setter Kiara Barrett as she goes for a dig during the Trojan Classic. Kennedy Roy Staff Writer This past weekend Troy hosted the Trojan Classic in Trojan Arena. Troy started the weekend off picking up a gritty win Friday night as the Trojans took down Citadel, 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-21). The Bulldogs fought hard for every point, but the Trojans seemed to always have an answer. The Trojans were a force to be reckoned with offensively as three players posted…

Volleyball picks up two wins, falls to ETSU

September 4, 2019 Sports

(PHOTO/ Troy Athletics) Sophomore middle hitter Halston Hillier posted 30 kills during the three-game Jax State Invitational over the weekend. Kennedy Roy Staff Writer The Troy women’s volleyball team participated in the Jacksonville State Invitational last weekend to kick off the regular season. The Trojans took on Southeastern Louisiana, Jacksonville State and NCAA qualifier Eastern Tennessee State University at the invite. Troy started its weekend with a three set sweep over the Lions. The Trojans were anchored by hitters Cheyenne Hayes and Halston Hillier, who have 17 and 11…

Volleyball preps for Sun Belt tourney

November 14, 2018 Sports

Hanna Cooper Staff Writer After a trip to Mobile and a loss to South Alabama, the Troy volleyball team returned home for senior night. Troy took on Appalachian State on Friday night, falling 3-1 to the Mountaineers. In the opening set, Troy fell to the Mountaineers 25-20. Troy jumped out to a 10-5 lead, but the Mountaineers were able to claw back their way to a 20-17 lead after several attack errors made by the Trojans. Emma Longley and Kara Spicer of Appalachian State tallied the final points in the…