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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…

Trojans eye this week’s SEC gauntlet

TROY, Ala (troytrojans.com)  – The Troy baseball team wraps up mid-week play hosting No. 3 Mississippi State on Wednesday at 6 p.m. for a white out game, but not before traveling to Auburn for a Tuesday night SEC Network + matchup at 6 p.m. Tuesday’s game against Auburn can be seen live on SEC Network +, which is a live-stream…

Trojans welcome Gator hoops transfer DeVon Walker

TROY, Ala (troytrojans.com)  – Troy men’s basketball head coach Phil Cunningham continued to load up on top talent this spring as the Trojans will welcome University of Florida graduate transfer DeVon Walker to the program. Walker saw action in 85 games over three seasons with the Gators, including Florida’s Final Four and Elite Eight runs in 2013 and 2014. “We’re…

Bennett lifts Troy past UL-Monroe 5-3

TROY, Ala (troytrojans.com) – Grant Bennett tossed his first complete game of the season – fifth of his career – and struck out seven leading Troy to a 5-3 victory over ULM on Friday night at Riddle-Pace Field. “Grant was great tonight, like he always is,” Mark Smartt said. “He is such a big time guy and he loves the…

Troy softball’s regular season finale at South Alabama

TROY, Ala (troytrojans.com) – The Troy softball team wraps up its 2016 regular season schedule with a road trip to Mobile for a conference match-up against the South Alabama Jaguars at Jaguar Field this weekend. A doubleheader will be played on Saturday and is set to begin at 1 p.m. and the series finale on Sunday is also set for…

32 Troy Student-Athletes receive degrees

TROY, Ala (troytrojans.com)  – Troy University held its 2016 Spring Commencement ceremonies in Trojan Arena on Friday and 32 current and former Troy student-athletes were among the some 800 students who received their degrees. The Troy graduating class had representation from 31 U.S. states, one territory and 12 other nations. Troy’s 32 student-athletes represented eight different sports. Arlene Jackson, associate…