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Troy men’s basketball comes up short against Arkansas State

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Jill Odom Sports Editor   Troy’s men strived in vain to defeat the Red Wolves, losing by a mere 10 points, 83-73, on Saturday, Feb. 1. Arkansas State dominated in the free throw department and beyond the rim, but Troy fought the whole game. During the first half, Troy and ASU answered each other’s points constantly, keeping the game tight and tying the score six times. It was the steady accumulation of baskets from the charity stripe that allowed the Red Wolves to pull ahead. “That was a tough loss…

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Trojan women slaughter Red Wolves

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Gabe Sadetsky Staff Writer    Troy’s women’s basketball team crushed Sun Belt leader Arkansas State 83-65 after returning from their road trip Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Trojan Arena. The Trojans had a big day from their guards, senior leader Joanna Harden and sophomore sensation Ashley Beverly-Kelley, who combined for 50 of Troy’s 83 points. The Trojans now move to 7-13 overall (3-6 in conference play) and have won three of their last four games. During the stretch, the Lady Trojans scored at least 80 points in four straight games…

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Troy Volleyball Western Kentucky and Arkansas State review

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(PHOTO/Joshua Thurston)   By Lindsey Schoewe Staff Writer   The Trojans had another tough weekend, losing to both Western Kentucky and Arkansas State. On Friday, the Trojans faced Western Kentucky at home and Troy lost in straight sets to the Lady Toppers (25-19, 25-16, 25-16). Trojan setter Alexandra Alexander racked up a double-double with her 32 assists and 11 digs against Western Kentucky while libero Ali Dowdall also had double-digit digs with 12 to lead Troy. Junior outside hitter Marija Zelenovic and sophomore outside hitter Blair Winston paved the way…

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Troy soccer preview for Arkansas State

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(PHOTO/Jennifer Carlisle)   By Caleb Odom Sports Editor   After a 2-1 loss to Texas State on Sunday, Sept. 29, the Troy soccer team (4-7-0) looks to take down Arkansas State (6-3-2) for its first conference win a home today, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m. For Trojan head coach Chris Bentley, this short week was about breaking down the film from the Texas State loss to show his team what it needed to improve on come Thursday. “I think after watching the video in particular, we identified that we just…

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