Troy Completes Perfect Weekend At Troy Invitational

Saturday, September 7

Troy, Ala.

11:00 AM

Troy University

4-0

Murray State

2-0

Murray St.

Troy

Troy Completes Perfect Weekend At Troy Invitational

9/7/2019 7:22:00 PM | Volleyball

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By: Troy Athletics Communications

TROY, Ala. – The Trojans completed a perfect weekend at the Troy Invitational with 3-0 wins over Murray State and Jacksonville. This marks the first time since 2014 Troy has started the season 5-1.

It was a true team effort as several key players stepped up throughout the Trojans' perfect weekend. In Troy's win over Murray State – which has qualified for the NCAA Tournament three of the last five seasons – the Trojans registered five services aces.

Cheyenne Hayes, Amara Anderson and Lacey Jeffcoat were Troy's three selections to the all-tournament team.

"We had a long weekend, but these are the moments that prepare us for later in the season," head coach Josh Lauer said. "I thought our players did a great job responding in pressure situations."

How It Happened
The Trojans came out firing in their first match of the day, jumping out to an early 8-2 lead over Murray State in set one. Troy scored seven of the last eight points in the set to solidify the opening set victory. Hayes led the way with six kills while Jeffcoat kept the defense in check with 10 digs.

The second set stayed tight with Trojans never pulling away more than three points, but Troy's grip on the lead stayed strong leading the entirety of the set.

Murray State came out firing in the third set leading late in the matchup, 22-20, but a 4-0 run gave Troy the lead for the first time in the set. Ashley Guenveur brought it home for the Trojans recording the final kill of the match.

Hayes led the squad with 17 kills and 16 digs turning in her first double-double of the season and the 15^th of her career. Jeffcoat continues to be Troy's defensive stronghold recording 16 digs and turning in her fourth double-digit dig game of the season.

In Troy's second match of the day against Jacksonville, Halston Hillier notched 9.5 points and a .429 hitting percentage to round out her stellar weekend, including three kills on four attempts in the opening set.

Anderson tallied 33 assists and four kills to round out her all-tournament performance. Hayes impressed once again, knocking home 12 kills and digging eight balls. Jeffcoat led the Trojan defense with 13 digs against the Dolphins.

All-Tournament Team
Cheyenne Hayes - Troy
Amara Anderson - Troy
Lacey Jeffcoat - Troy
Rachel Holthaus - Murray State
Becca Fernandez - Murray State
Bailey Bennett - Chattanooga
Bailey Foy - Jacksonville

Up Next
Troy hits the road for its third tournament of the season next weekend in St. Louis. The Trojans will square off with St. Louis, UT Martin and Marshall Sept. 13-14.