Troy University Athletics
Troy Set for Exhibition Against Samford
8/13/2019 4:42:00 PM | Volleyball
Troy, Ala. – Troy will get its first taste of live competition as the Trojans host an exhibition match against Samford Friday at 4 p.m. in Trojan Arena. Samford is the first of five teams Troy will see action against this season that qualified for the 2018 NCAA Tournament.
"It will be an opportunity for us to get some great feedback as to where we are at this point in the preseason," head coach Josh Lauer said. "It will give us a clear direction moving forward as to what we need to focus on as we prepare for our opening weekend tournament at Jacksonville State."
The Matchup: Troy vs. Samford (Exhibition)
Where: Troy, Ala. - Trojan Arena
When: 4 p.m.
Live Stats: https://gotroy.us/2Mf5NSY
Troy boasts a young, but talented squad this season and returns players who lead in nearly every major statistical category last season. The Trojans return 76% of their total points production from 2018 and 97% of last season's digs total.
Cheyenne Hayes – a 2018 All-Sun Belt Second Team member – led the team in kills, points and aces last season. The junior totaled 441 total kills last season and her 237 kills against league opponents was third-most in the conference and is the second-most among returning Sun Belt players.
Amara Anderson registered the most assists by a freshman in school history with 1,217 during her rookie campaign. Her 645 assists against Sun Belt competition is the second-most among returning league players.
Troy also returns its digs leader in Lacey Jeffcoat who tallied 441 on the season, the seventh-most in a single season in school history. The Mountain Brook, Ala. native averaged 3.80 digs per set which is the ninth-most ever by a Trojan in a single season.
Sophomore Halston Hillier returns to the lineup for the Trojans after leading the team in hitting percentage last season, knocking home nearly 33% of her attempts.
"Our returners have set a good example of the work ethic and positive mentality we expect in our gym and our three freshmen have all raised their level every day," Lauer said. "I think everyone is looking forward to the exhibition match with Samford."
Keep up with the Troy volleyball team by following us on Twitter and Instagram. Updates will also be posted on troytrojans.com.
"It will be an opportunity for us to get some great feedback as to where we are at this point in the preseason," head coach Josh Lauer said. "It will give us a clear direction moving forward as to what we need to focus on as we prepare for our opening weekend tournament at Jacksonville State."
The Matchup: Troy vs. Samford (Exhibition)
Where: Troy, Ala. - Trojan Arena
When: 4 p.m.
Live Stats: https://gotroy.us/2Mf5NSY
Troy boasts a young, but talented squad this season and returns players who lead in nearly every major statistical category last season. The Trojans return 76% of their total points production from 2018 and 97% of last season's digs total.
Cheyenne Hayes – a 2018 All-Sun Belt Second Team member – led the team in kills, points and aces last season. The junior totaled 441 total kills last season and her 237 kills against league opponents was third-most in the conference and is the second-most among returning Sun Belt players.
Amara Anderson registered the most assists by a freshman in school history with 1,217 during her rookie campaign. Her 645 assists against Sun Belt competition is the second-most among returning league players.
Troy also returns its digs leader in Lacey Jeffcoat who tallied 441 on the season, the seventh-most in a single season in school history. The Mountain Brook, Ala. native averaged 3.80 digs per set which is the ninth-most ever by a Trojan in a single season.
Sophomore Halston Hillier returns to the lineup for the Trojans after leading the team in hitting percentage last season, knocking home nearly 33% of her attempts.
"Our returners have set a good example of the work ethic and positive mentality we expect in our gym and our three freshmen have all raised their level every day," Lauer said. "I think everyone is looking forward to the exhibition match with Samford."
After the match, fans are invited to a poster signing from the Troy volleyball team on the floor of Trojan Arena.
Keep up with the Troy volleyball team by following us on Twitter and Instagram. Updates will also be posted on troytrojans.com.
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