Tag: Volleyball

Trojans recieve nod from conference

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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…

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Volleyball welcomes eight recruits

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Wesley Kirchharr Sports Editor The Troy volleyball team looks ahead to the start of the 2018 regular season following the beginning of fall practice along with a preseason exhibition against Samford. The Trojans, led by first-year head coach Josh Lauer, hope to keep last year’s momentum while introducing a fresh identity for Troy volleyball.  “I think that the brand of volleyball that we’re trying to play is going to be fun to watch,” said Head Coach Josh Lauer in an interview with Troy Athletics. “The fans are going to see…

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Troy volleyball drops last regular season game to Georgia Southern

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Sinclair Portis Staff Writer Troy played its last regular-season volleyball game against Georgia Southern, coming away with a 3-1 loss in Statesboro, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 13. With the loss, the Trojans (14-17, 7-9 Sun Belt) have earned the seventh seed in the Sun Belt Championship Tournament. Troy raced out to a quick start, taking the lead and holding it for most of the set. Although the Eagles (10-18, 5-11 Sun Belt) came back, stealing the lead at 29-28, Troy fought back to take the set 31-29. The Eagles dominated…

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Troy volleyball downs South Alabama, wins third straight

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Sinclair Portis Staff Writer The Trojan volleyball team took on the Georgia State Panthers on Friday, Oct. 2, defeating them 3-1, and defeating South Alabama 3-2 at home on Tuesday, Oct. 6. They started the first game in high energy, taking the lead early and holding it through the first set, winning 25-12. In the second set, Troy (7-11, 1-4 Sun Belt) continued to play with high energy, and gained an early lead. The Panthers (4-10, 0-4 Sun Belt) came back, though, gaining the lead to make it an intense…

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Trojan volleyball drops fifth straight

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Sinclair Portis Staff Writer The Trojan volleyball team had an unfortunate weekend at the Crimson-White tournament, finishing with a loss to host Alabama, as well as losses to Virginia and Saint Louis. Playing the Crimson Tide first on Friday, Sept. 11, Troy (5-7, 0-0 Sun Belt) started the tournament with a loss and was unable to gain momentum back in the following matches. Alabama (4-6, 0-0 SEC) beat the Trojans in three straight sets (25-19, 25-15, 25-22). With 19 errors throughout the match and 29 kills to Alabama’s 37, the…

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