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Troy scores big 135-76 in season opener against Toccoa Falls

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – Troy started off the game hot and never looked back en route to a record-shattering 135-76 victory Friday in Trojan Arena against Toccoa Falls to kick off the season opener. The Trojans scored early and often en route to the most points in a game since Nov. 14, 2007. Just 53 seconds into the game, Kevin…

Stingy defense leads Auburn women to 61-52 win over Troy

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn’s women’s basketball team came within striking distance of a school record for turnovers, forcing 38 in a season-opening 61-52 victory over Troy at Auburn Arena Friday night. The Tigers (1-0) struggled to finish on the offensive end at times, shooting 31.9 percent from the floor, but the Auburn defense held the Trojans (0-1) more than 28…

Troy announces plans for $24 million football building

TROY, Ala. (AP) – Troy will start building a football facility behind the north end zone right after this season. Athletic director Jeremy McClain announced plans for the $24 million, 70,000-square-foot facility Thursday. Troy will also build a 35-by-90-foot video board and 402 new club seats. The four-story building will hold offices for the football staff, a new locker room,…

Troy horsehide signs 9

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – The Troy baseball program added nine players that signed with the Trojans in the early signing period, head coach Mark Smartt announced on Thursday. The signing class includes five high school seniors and four junior college players who all come from the state of Alabama. “Recruiting is an exhaustive process but ultimately will dictate our success,”…

Troy women’s hoops opens season Friday at Auburn

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  – The Troy women’s basketball team opens the 2016-17 regular season on the road against Auburn on Friday; tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. The game be broadcast on WTBF 970 AM, live stats can be found on TroyTrojans.com and the game will also be streamed online on SEC Network+ (WatchESPN). The Trojans, reigning Sun Belt Conference…

Troy reveals Veterans Memorial North End Zone Facility & Groundbreaking

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  – Troy University will begin construction on a state-of-the-art Veterans Memorial Stadium North End Zone Football Facility immediately following the conclusion of the 2016 football season, Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain announced at a press conference Thursday. The $24 million facility will provide the Troy football program with over 70,000 square feet of space for student-athletes, staff…

Troy women’s hoops signs six

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – Troy women’s basketball head coach Chanda Rigby announced the signing of six student-athletes on Wednesday as the NCAA early signing period began. The Trojans added Queen Ford (Sipsey Valley, Ala.), Sky’Lynn Holmes (Mt. Pleasant, Texas), Shaterrika O’Neal (Winter Haven, Fla.), Jasmine Robinson (Augusta, Ga.), Jasmine Sanders (Charlotte, N.C.) and Janiah Sandifer (Nashville, Tenn.). All six will…

Troy softball signs 7 for 2017 class

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – Troy softball head coach Beth Mullins announced the signing of seven standout high school players to the Trojan softball team on Wednesday. The signing class consists of Kynsley Blasingame, Hope Hernandez, Kelly Horne, Sydney Sessions, Bailey Taylor, Talia Truitt and Annie Willis. “I am so excited that this day has finally arrived,” Mullins said. “This class has been…

Trojans’ tribute to military set for Saturday

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – Troy University will salute veterans and active duty members of the military during Saturday’s Military Appreciation football game at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Since 2000, the University has designated one home football game near Veterans Day to honor both current and past members of the armed forces. On Saturday, the Trojans will play host to Sun Belt…