Troy Softball Hosts Trojan Classic to Open 2019 Slate

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TROY, Alabama – The Troy softball team opens its 2019 season this weekend when it plays host to No. 9 Alabama, Maryland and Murray State in the Trojan Classic at the Troy Softball Complex. Troy opens play on Friday at 3 p.m. against Maryland and then takes on Alabama at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free to all games.

Last season, the Trojans finished with a 34-26 overall record after making a historic run in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. In the tournament, Troy won four games before falling to the eventual champion Texas State in a nine-inning slugfest in the semifinals.

In her fifth year leading the Trojans, head coach Beth Mullins looks to an experienced team with six seniors and eight returning starters from a year ago.

The 2018 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year and first team all conference selection, Annie Willis, returns to the circle for Troy. The Trojans welcome in 2018 Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year Leanna Johnson to the pitching staff, in addition to returning seniors Peyton Glover and Claire Graves.

Katie Webb, a Preseason All-Sun Belt selection, leads the offensive efforts for Troy. Last season, Webb posted the highest batting average on the team with a .349 mark and led the team in RBIs with 38.

The Trojans also welcome back three others who hit at a .266 clip or better last season in Logan Calhoun, Taylor Corbett and Madeline Porter. Additionally, the Trojans' top two home run hitters from last season – Kaylee Hussey (8) and Stephanie Snyder (7) – are back.

KNOW YOUR FOES
• Murray State comes to the Trojan Classic after going 16-36 overall in 2018. Troy and Murray State met for the first time last season with the Trojans coming out on top 3-2.

• After going 36-20 overall last season, Alabama comes to Troy leading the series 19-0. The last meeting between Troy and Alabama came in 2016 in Tuscaloosa.

• Maryland arrives in Troy after going 18-37 overall last season and the Terrapins lead the series over Troy 4-3.

HOW TO FOLLOW:
Twitter: @TroyTrojansSB
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Live Stream: Facebook.com/TroyAthletics

TROY WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday
Troy vs. Maryland – 3 p.m.
Troy vs. Alabama – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday
Troy vs. Maryland – 3 p.m.
Troy vs. Murray State – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday
Troy vs. Alabama – 12:30 p.m.

Troy Softball Hosts Trojan Classic to Open 2019 Slate

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Players Mentioned

Logan Calhoun

Taylor Corbett

Peyton Glover

Claire Graves

Kaylee Hussey

Leanna Johnson

Madeline Porter

Stephanie Snyder

Katie Webb

Annie Willis

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