Tag: Troy volleyball

Volleyball, best start since ‘93

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(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…

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Volleyball picks up two wins, falls to ETSU

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(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…

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Volleyball preps for Sun Belt tourney

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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…

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Volleyball falls to South in final road matchup

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Hanna Cooper Staff Writer The Troy volleyball team traveled to South Alabama to take on the Jaguars in a Saturday afternoon matchup.  In the opening set, Troy tied the game at eight after falling behind by a few points. The Trojans then went on a four-point run to give them a five-point advantage.  The Trojans then closed out the opening set with a three-point run. Troy took the opening set 25-20. The second set of the matchup was hard-fought for both schools. Neither team was able to put up more…

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Volleyball falls in the Carolinas

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Hanna Cooper Staff Writer The Troy volleyball team traveled to the Carolinas to take on Coastal Carolina and Appalachian State. On Friday night, Troy lost in just three sets to the defending conference champions, the Chanticleers.  In the opening set, Troy opened up with a 7-3 lead, but the Chanticleers were able to tie the game at 7 with a four-point swing. Coastal followed the swing with two more four-point runs to close out the opening set and defeat the Trojans 25-17.  The second set remained competitive until midway through…

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