Troy University Athletics
Saturday, September 14
St. Louis, Mo.
5:00 PM
Troy University
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Troy Picks Up Pair of Wins To Close Out Weekend
9/14/2019 7:08:00 PM | Volleyball
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Troy closed the 2019 Billiken Invitational with a pair of wins over UT Martin and Marshall Saturday. The Trojans closed out the weekend 2-1 and improved to 7-2 on the season.
Ashley Guenveur (11 K/16 DG) and Amara Anderson (27 AS/12 DG) each posted a double-double in Troy's first match of the day against UT Martin. Cheyenne Hayes added a team-high 12 kills for the Trojans as they downed UT Martin, 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-19).
"I thought our team bounced back really well this morning," head coach Josh Lauer said. "Ashley set a great tone for our entire team."
Hayes had an absolutely dominant match in Troy's 3-1 (25-23, 15-25, 25-23, 25-18) win over Marshall, notching 28 kills and 14 digs. Her 28 kills are the most ever by a Trojan in a four-set match.
Guenveur notched her second double-double of the day with 16 kills and 12 digs. Lacey Jeffcoat had a monster game in the back row, registering 23 digs.
"I was really proud of our team composure today," Lauer said. "It was a total team effort and we can't wait to get back to Trojan Arena next weekend."
How It Happened
Troy opened its first match of the day by taking set one over UT Martin, marking the sixth straight match the Trojans have won the first set. Guenveur, along with Hayes, led the way with five kills apiece to begin the match.
The Trojans kept things rolling in the second set, winning it by a 10-point margin. It took Hayes just two sets to reach double digit kills this match. Through two sets, Guenveur and Jeffcoat and Amara Anderson each recorded double-digit digs with 12,11 and 10, respectively.
Troy wouldn't be denied as it picked up its fourth sweep in five matches. The Trojans picked up the win in the third and final set, 25-19.
In the final match of the weekend, the Trojans once again took the first set, this time against Marshall. It was a tight set, with Troy winning, 25-23.
The Herd would respond, however, taking the second set of the match, 25-15.
The Trojans remained gritty in another close set, coming out on top in the third set by a score of 25-23.
Troy would secure the win in the fourth set behind Hayes' dominant play and strong contributions off the bench. The Trojans downed The Herd, 25-18 to clinch the match.
Up Next
Troy returns home next weekend to host the Trojan Classic Sept. 20-21. The Trojans will square off with Citadel, Southern and Florida A&M.
Ashley Guenveur (11 K/16 DG) and Amara Anderson (27 AS/12 DG) each posted a double-double in Troy's first match of the day against UT Martin. Cheyenne Hayes added a team-high 12 kills for the Trojans as they downed UT Martin, 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-19).
"I thought our team bounced back really well this morning," head coach Josh Lauer said. "Ashley set a great tone for our entire team."
Hayes had an absolutely dominant match in Troy's 3-1 (25-23, 15-25, 25-23, 25-18) win over Marshall, notching 28 kills and 14 digs. Her 28 kills are the most ever by a Trojan in a four-set match.
Guenveur notched her second double-double of the day with 16 kills and 12 digs. Lacey Jeffcoat had a monster game in the back row, registering 23 digs.
"I was really proud of our team composure today," Lauer said. "It was a total team effort and we can't wait to get back to Trojan Arena next weekend."
How It Happened
Troy opened its first match of the day by taking set one over UT Martin, marking the sixth straight match the Trojans have won the first set. Guenveur, along with Hayes, led the way with five kills apiece to begin the match.
The Trojans kept things rolling in the second set, winning it by a 10-point margin. It took Hayes just two sets to reach double digit kills this match. Through two sets, Guenveur and Jeffcoat and Amara Anderson each recorded double-digit digs with 12,11 and 10, respectively.
Troy wouldn't be denied as it picked up its fourth sweep in five matches. The Trojans picked up the win in the third and final set, 25-19.
In the final match of the weekend, the Trojans once again took the first set, this time against Marshall. It was a tight set, with Troy winning, 25-23.
The Herd would respond, however, taking the second set of the match, 25-15.
The Trojans remained gritty in another close set, coming out on top in the third set by a score of 25-23.
Troy would secure the win in the fourth set behind Hayes' dominant play and strong contributions off the bench. The Trojans downed The Herd, 25-18 to clinch the match.
Up Next
Troy returns home next weekend to host the Trojan Classic Sept. 20-21. The Trojans will square off with Citadel, Southern and Florida A&M.
Team Stats
MARSHALL
TROY
Kills
50
63
Errors
17
24
Attempts
154
154
Hitting %
.214
.253
Points
71.0
73.0
Assists
48
59
Aces
7
1
Blocks
14.0
9.0
Game Leaders
Kills
28
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
16
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
6
Players Mentioned
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