Tag: Troy volleyball

Troy volleyball tops Alabama State on the road

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Hanna Cooper staff writer The Trojan volleyball team traveled up the road to Alabama State University to play a mid-week game. The team closed out their non-conference action with a three set victory over the Hornets. The opening set was a hard-fought, close win for the Trojans. The teams took each other point for point, not being able to string along any runs until midway through the set when Troy went on a six point run taking a 22-15 advantage. The Hornets would be able to gain a couple points,…

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Volleyball takes second place at the Blue Raider Bash

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Hanna Cooper Contributor The Troy Volleyball team traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to compete in the Blue Raider Dash hosted by Middle Tennessee State University. The team played three matches in the tournament, ending with two wins and a loss, taking home second place.  The ladies kick-started the tournament with an exciting five-set match versus Stetson. The Trojans took the second, fourth and fifth sets to secure the victory. Cheyenne Hayes led the team with a career-high of 21 kills to secure the opening day victory.  During Saturday afternoon’s action, the…

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Volleyball runner-up in Troy Invitational

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Wesley Kirchharr Sports Editor The Troy Volleyball team wrapped up the opening weekend of the 2018 season, finishing the Troy Invitational with a 2-1 record, the best start for the program since the 2014 season.  Troy cruised past Southern  (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) on Friday before splitting Saturday’s pair of games. The Trojans fell to Southeast Missouri State 3-0, allowing the undefeated RedHawks to take home the crown. Troy opened the 2018 campaign against Southern, marking the first home opener for the Trojans since 2006. Troy swept the Jaguars 3-0 (25-11,…

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Troy volleyball earns berth in SBC tourney

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Daniel Hunt Staff Writer The Trojan volleyball team completed its last remaining home matches of the season over the weekend, taking down Appalachian State 3-2 on Friday and losing to Coastal Carolina 3-1 on Saturday. Despite being dismantled at the hands of the Chanticleers in the Trojans’ final regular season game, Troy made the final cut to play in this week’s Sun Belt Conference Tournament. After missing the tournament last season, the Trojans will look to make a dark-horse run when they play South Alabama on Thursday night. Prior to…

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Trojan volleyball falls at home to Louisiana, ULM

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Daniel Hunt Staff Writer The Trojan volleyball team returned home for the first two of a four-match home stretch to take on the University of Louisiana-Monroe and Louisiana, but lost 3-2 and 3-1, respectively. Following the losses, the Trojans are now fourth in the Sun Belt’s East Division, behind Coastal Carolina, South Alabama and Appalachian State. On Friday, Troy was the favorite on its home court, but gave up two straight sets on its way to a loss. The Warhawks, who came into the game with no conference wins, were…

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