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Trojan linksters improve on day two of Franklin Regional

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (troytrojans.com) – Jared Bettcher fired a 4-under 68 and Calum Masters carded a 3-under 69 to lead a resurgent Troy men’s golf team on day two of the NCAA Franklin Regional. The Trojans shot 5-under as a team in Tuesday’s round at the Vanderbilt Legends Club, which was a 22-shot improvement from their first round.   Bettcher and…

Troy celebrates ‘A Perfect 10’ with Alabama Special Olympics

TROY, Ala. (troy.edu) – Troy University celebrates “A Perfect Ten” at the 2016 Alabama Special Olympics State Games. This year marks the 10th year the University has hosted the games, attended by more than 1,300 special Olympians. The weekend’s theme is “United We Win – The Perfect Ten.” “We’re very excited to host the 10th State Games at TROY,” said…

Troy Men’s Golf opens play at NCAA Franklin Regional

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (troytrojans.com)  – The Troy men’s golf team struggled to put together consistent rounds on day one of the NCAA Franklin Regional and the Trojans are in 13th place following Monday’s play at the Vanderbilt Legends Club. The Trojans, who are appearing in their second straight NCAA Regional, shot a 17-over 305 in the opening round and find themselves…

Troy track, cross country wrap Sun Belt Championships

LAFAYETTE, La. (troytrojans.com)  – Underclassman and various veterans led the Troy outdoor team to 50 points on the women’s side and 67 points on the men’s side as the Sun Belt Conference Championships concluded on Sunday night. “I am very proud of what this team accomplished over the past few days,” Marc Davis said. “As a staff, we found out…

Trojans triumph over Georgia State 4-2 in series opener

ATLANTA, Ga. (troytrojans.com) – A two-run 11th inning lifted Troy to a 4-2 series-opening win over Georgia State on Friday night at the GSU Baseball Complex in Atlanta. Steven Whitaker, who entered the game as a defensive substitution at center field in the eighth inning, delivered a one-run double that scored Joey Denison from second and gave Troy (28-23, 13-12…

Troy falls to Georgia State to conclude 2016 season

MOBILE, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  – The Troy softball team fell to Georgia State, 8-0, in the seventh game of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament at Jaguar Field. Georgia State (32-27) struck first and put up four runs in the bottom of the first inning. Kensey Caldwell got things started for the Panthers when she singled through the right side and brought…

Trojans track & field ready for Sun Belt Championships

LAFAYETTE, La. (troytrojans.com) – After a weekend off, the Troy outdoor track and field team will compete in the Sun Belt Conference Championship, which begins on Friday at the Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility. “I’m excited to see how the kids compete,” Marc Davis said. “They had a great week leading into the championships, so we should have a good showing. We…

Troy Volleyball reveals 2016 schedule

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  – Head coach Sonny Kirkpatrick and the Troy volleyball team released the Trojans’ 2016 schedule on Thursday.  The schedule features 13 matches at Trojan Arena, highlighted by a strong Trojan Invitational field and a visit from the Tennessee. “I’m really excited about our 2016 schedule,” Kirkpatrick said. “It’s a very challenging one that should prepare us well…

Diamond Trojans fall on the Plains, host Mississippi State Wednesday

AUBURN, Ala.  (troytrojans.com) – The Troy baseball team fell to Auburn, 7-2, on Tuesday night at Plainsman Park, but looks ahead to host No. 3 Mississippi State for its final mid-week contest on Wednesday. Troy (27-22) fell behind early, but could only cut the Auburn (22-26) lead to one run and it came in the fifth inning. The Trojans were…

Troy softball opens Sun Belt tourney with UT-Arlington

MOBILE, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – The Troy softball team clinched the No. 6 seed in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament and will face No. 7 UT Arlington on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Jaguar Field. Troy (30-23, 11-13 Sun Belt) is being led offensively by Kate Benton and Hannah Day. Benton is the most consistent Trojan at the plate and she…