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Troy volleyball falls to Eastern Illinois and FIU in Maroon Classic

STARKVILLE, Miss. (troytrojans.com)  – The Troy volleyball team fell to Eastern Illinois and FIU in three sets each on Saturday, the final day of the Maroon Classic, at Newell-Grissom Building in Starkville, Miss. Troy (6-9) fell down early in the first set to Eastern Illinois (3-10) as the Panthers went on to win 25-22. In the second set, both teams…

Troy and Southern Miss set to clash at “The Rock”

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – One week after catching the eyes of the nation, Troy will look to add another brick to its wall when it travels to Hattiesburg, Miss., and Roberts Stadium for a non-conference showdown Saturday under the lights at Southern Miss. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the Troy Sports Radio Network will have full coverage of…

Troy soccer opens Sun Belt play

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  ­– After a four-match road stretch, the Troy soccer team opens Sun Belt Conference play with a pair of games at the Troy Soccer Complex over the weekend. The Trojans host Appalachian State on Friday at 7 p.m. before taking on Arkansas State on Sunday at 1 p.m. On Friday, both teams will wear specially designed warm-up…

Clemson WR Renfrow out at least 4 weeks after win over Trojans

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) – Clemson starting receiver Hunter Renfrow will miss at least four games with a broken right hand. Renfrow’s injury came on a 35-yard touchdown catch in a 30-24 victory over Troy on Saturday. He had a wrap on the hand afterward, but said the injury was not serious. However, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said an MRI exam…

Trojans reveal kickoff times for NMSU; Georgia State games

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – Kickoff times for Troy’s home football games against New Mexico State and Georgia State have been set, Athletics Director Jeremy McClain announced Monday. Troy and New Mexico State will kickoff at 6 p.m. on Sept. 24, while Troy’s Homecoming contest against Georgia State on Oct. 15 will kickoff at 2:30 p.m.   In addition to being the…

Trojans sweep ISTAP Collegiate Cup Invitational

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  – The Troy volleyball team wrapped up its final day of play at the ISTAP Collegiate Cup Invitational with a 3-1 win over Chicago State in the first game and a 3-1 win against Savannah State in the nightcap on Saturday at Lockhart Gymnasium in Montgomery, Ala. The Trojans (6-4) are the only team in the tournament to…

Clemson overcomes McCloud’s ball flip to hold off Troy 30-24

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) – Deshaun Watson threw for three touchdowns and No. 2 Clemson avoided a host of mistakes – including an embarrassing early celebration punt-return gaffe by Ray-Ray McCloud that cost a TD – to hold off pesky Troy 30-24 on Saturday. The Tigers (2-0) were out of synch on offense and could not break away from the Trojans…

Premature celebration: Clemson’s McCloud drops ball at 1

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) – Clemson receiver Ray-Ray McCloud had a clear path to the end zone as he sought to give the sluggish second-ranked Tigers the jump start they sorely needed against Troy. But he dropped the ball in a premature TD celebration. McCloud released the football just before crossing the goal line to wipe out his 75-yard punt return…

Troy, Mercer deadlock in scoreless draw

MACON, Ga. (troytrojans.com)  ­– The Troy soccer team did not allow a shot on goal, but failed to score as the Trojans and Mercer tied, 0-0, in double overtime. Brooke McKee led the team with six shots while Abby Reynolds added four. As a team, the Trojans attempted 15 shots and 15 corners. STAT OF THE GAME Goalkeeper Mikki Lewis…

Trojans down Hornets in ISTAP Collegiate Cup Invitational

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – The Troy volleyball team opened the ISTAP Collegiate Cup Invitational with a 3-1 win over host Alabama State on Friday night at Lockhart Gymnasium. The Trojans (4-4) began the match with a first set win, 25-19 and stormed to a huge 25-14 victory in the second set, in large part to Sara Landis who had nine…