(PHOTO/Troy Athletics) Junior defensive end John Hines Jr. sets to meet Texas State defensive back Khambrail Winters blocking on a Trojan field goal attempt. Scott Shelton Staff Writer The Troy Trojans defeated the Texas State Bobcats 63-27 in Bobcat Stadium on Saturday behind a record day for senior quarterback Kaleb Barker. The win evens Troy’s overall Read More
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Trojans bounce back from loss, defeat Akron on the road
Scott Shelton Staff Writer The Troy Trojans defeated the Akron Zips 35-7 on Saturday at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio, in the team’s first road game of the season. With the win, the Trojans move to 2-1 on the season before entering Sun Belt Conference play next Saturday. From the first drive of the game, the Read More
Read MoreLindsey’s tenure begins with win as Troy defeats Campbell
Scott Shelton Staff Writer Troy football earned its first win of the Chip Lindsey era with a 43-14 win over the Campbell Camels. Lindsey becomes the first Troy head coach to win in his debut game since Larry Blakeney in 1991. The offense dominated with 527 total yards, including 305 yards in the second half, and Read More
Read MoreWomen’s Basketball falls in first postseason game in Trojan Arena
Scott Shelton Staff Writer The Troy women’s basketball team lost to UAB 93-89 at home tonight in the first ever postseason game played at Trojan Arena. With the loss, the Trojans are thus eliminated from the Women’s National Invitation Tournament. UAB will move on to the second round to play the winner of Arkansas and Houston. Read More
Read MoreOpinion: Jackpot for roads? Dire state of roads show government must raise gasoline taxes or consider alternative income
Scott Shelton Staff Writer Gov. Kay Ivey announced her infrastructure plan, ahead of the Alabama State Legislature’s next session. This plan includes raising the state’s tax on gasoline. This topic will be one of the biggest issues facing the legislature this session, and it’s already seeing pushback from Republicans in the state. The word tax Read More
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