Troy University Athletics
Thursday, September 22
Troy, Ala.
6 p.m.
Troy University
vs
Louisiana
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TROY, Ala. – The non-conference schedule has ended as Troy volleyball prepares to open Sun Belt Conference play with a pair of matches against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Thursday, Sep. 22 at 6 p.m. and Friday, Sep. 23 from Trojan Arena.
"Starting conference play at home is always exciting," head coach Josh Lauer said. "We have the best fans in the Sun Belt, and I know our team is looking forward to transitioning into the conference schedule. Focusing on one opponent each week and really fine-tuning our play week to week will be very beneficial for our team."
Lauer notched his 80th win as Troy's head coach after the Trojans beat Gardner-Webb in four sets.
History will surely be made this week as Amara Anderson goes to break the all-time assist record. With 4,962 assists in her career, Anderson only needs 10 assists to break Luann Atz's record of 4,971 assists.
The Trojans will look to win their fourth straight match against the visitors of the west as Troy has not fallen to Louisianan since 2017. Troy and Louisiana have met a total of 23 times before, with the Trojans holding a 13-10 record dating back to 1997, including 7-3 at home.
The Matchup: Troy (6-6, 0-0) vs. Louisiana (6-3, 0-0)
Where: Troy, Ala. – Trojan Arena
When: Thursday, September 22 – 6 p.m.
Friday, September 23 – 6 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: gotroy.us/3DBPVDZ
Julia Brooks enters one solo block away from 73, moving her into third for most solo blocks in Trojan program history.
Coming off a six-service ace game, freshman Sara Bates ranks sixth in the conference with 12 on the year. Her six aces against Jacksonville were the most by any Trojan this season.
Tori Hester's 189 kills this season total the second most for any Sun Belt Conference player. In 47 sets played, she averages 4.02 kills per set while also having the second most points with 216 and 4.60 per set.
Know Your Opponent
Louisiana: The Ragin' Cajuns come into the matchup 6-3 and on a two-game win streak. They rank in the top five within the conference in Opponent hitting percentage (.169), assists (11.81), and blocks (2.38). They average 12.5 kills per set and are led by Kelsey Bennett, who has totaled 126 kills on the year.
"Starting conference play at home is always exciting," head coach Josh Lauer said. "We have the best fans in the Sun Belt, and I know our team is looking forward to transitioning into the conference schedule. Focusing on one opponent each week and really fine-tuning our play week to week will be very beneficial for our team."
Lauer notched his 80th win as Troy's head coach after the Trojans beat Gardner-Webb in four sets.
History will surely be made this week as Amara Anderson goes to break the all-time assist record. With 4,962 assists in her career, Anderson only needs 10 assists to break Luann Atz's record of 4,971 assists.
The Trojans will look to win their fourth straight match against the visitors of the west as Troy has not fallen to Louisianan since 2017. Troy and Louisiana have met a total of 23 times before, with the Trojans holding a 13-10 record dating back to 1997, including 7-3 at home.
The Matchup: Troy (6-6, 0-0) vs. Louisiana (6-3, 0-0)
Where: Troy, Ala. – Trojan Arena
When: Thursday, September 22 – 6 p.m.
Friday, September 23 – 6 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: gotroy.us/3DBPVDZ
Julia Brooks enters one solo block away from 73, moving her into third for most solo blocks in Trojan program history.
Coming off a six-service ace game, freshman Sara Bates ranks sixth in the conference with 12 on the year. Her six aces against Jacksonville were the most by any Trojan this season.
Tori Hester's 189 kills this season total the second most for any Sun Belt Conference player. In 47 sets played, she averages 4.02 kills per set while also having the second most points with 216 and 4.60 per set.
Know Your Opponent
Louisiana: The Ragin' Cajuns come into the matchup 6-3 and on a two-game win streak. They rank in the top five within the conference in Opponent hitting percentage (.169), assists (11.81), and blocks (2.38). They average 12.5 kills per set and are led by Kelsey Bennett, who has totaled 126 kills on the year.
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