Troy University Athletics
Friday, September 9
Birmingham, Ala.
4 p.m.
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Blazer Invitational Brings Trojans to Birmingham
9/8/2022 9:20:00 AM | Volleyball
TROY, Ala. – For the third straight weekend, Troy volleyball finds itself on the road as they get set to travel to Birmingham, Ala., to participate in the Blazer Invitational beginning Friday, Sep. 9, at 4 p.m. when they take on North Florida followed by two in-state matchups with Auburn and UAB Saturday and Sunday.
The Trojans will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak after falling to three straight Power Five teams last weekend during the Tiger Challenge.
Amara Anderson continues to inch closer toward the program assists record as she is 223 assists away from becoming the all-time leader in Troy's volleyball history.
Ten Trojans have played in all six matches, with six appearing in all 23 sets this season. Amiah Butler and Julia Brooks are the only Trojans to each have double-digit kills and blocks this season. Brooks is now seven solo blocks away from becoming one of the top three all-time in program history, needing 18 to have the most.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Matchup: Troy (2-4, 0-0 Sun Belt) vs. North Florida (1-4, 0-0 ASUN)
Where: Birmingham, Ala. – Bartow Arena
When: Friday, September 9 – 4 p.m.
Live Stats: gotroy.us/3KUyTT8
The Matchup: Troy (2-4, 0-0 Sun Belt) vs. Auburn (3-0, 5-0 SEC)
Where: Birmingham, Ala. – Bartow Arena
When: Saturday, September 10 – 2 p.m.
Live Stats: gotroy.us/3KUyTT8
The Matchup: Troy (2-4, 0-0 Sun Belt) vs. UAB (3-3, 0-0 C-USA)
Where: Birmingham, Ala. – Bartow Arena
When: Sunday, September 11 – 3 p.m.
Watch: C-USA TV
Live Stats: gotroy.us/3KUyTT8
Know Your Opponent
North Florida: Troy will be looking to avenge their postseason loss to the Ospreys last season, which saw North Florida knock the Trojans out of the postseason. Troy has never beaten North Florida, as they are 0-5 all time. North Florida comes into the matchup 1-4, with their only win coming against ETSU. Opponents average 13.4 kills against them.
Auburn: For the first time since 2014, Troy will match up with instate foe Auburn looking for their first win in program history. The Tigers are off to a perfect 5-0 start in part to holding opponents to a .118 hitting percentage which is the lowest in the SEC, while only committing 1.4 errors per set. In addition, they have 20 more service aces than their opponents, with a total of 44 and 2.59 in the conference, which is first.
UAB: The Trojans will be looking for their second straight win over the Blazers after getting a sweep last season. Averaging 17.0 digs per set UAB comes into the matchup 3-3 on the season and 2-1 on their home court. In 24 sets, the Blazers have totaled 305 kills, with 93 coming from Fernanda Maida, who ranks second in the conference.
The Trojans will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak after falling to three straight Power Five teams last weekend during the Tiger Challenge.
Amara Anderson continues to inch closer toward the program assists record as she is 223 assists away from becoming the all-time leader in Troy's volleyball history.
Ten Trojans have played in all six matches, with six appearing in all 23 sets this season. Amiah Butler and Julia Brooks are the only Trojans to each have double-digit kills and blocks this season. Brooks is now seven solo blocks away from becoming one of the top three all-time in program history, needing 18 to have the most.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Matchup: Troy (2-4, 0-0 Sun Belt) vs. North Florida (1-4, 0-0 ASUN)
Where: Birmingham, Ala. – Bartow Arena
When: Friday, September 9 – 4 p.m.
Live Stats: gotroy.us/3KUyTT8
The Matchup: Troy (2-4, 0-0 Sun Belt) vs. Auburn (3-0, 5-0 SEC)
Where: Birmingham, Ala. – Bartow Arena
When: Saturday, September 10 – 2 p.m.
Live Stats: gotroy.us/3KUyTT8
The Matchup: Troy (2-4, 0-0 Sun Belt) vs. UAB (3-3, 0-0 C-USA)
Where: Birmingham, Ala. – Bartow Arena
When: Sunday, September 11 – 3 p.m.
Watch: C-USA TV
Live Stats: gotroy.us/3KUyTT8
Know Your Opponent
North Florida: Troy will be looking to avenge their postseason loss to the Ospreys last season, which saw North Florida knock the Trojans out of the postseason. Troy has never beaten North Florida, as they are 0-5 all time. North Florida comes into the matchup 1-4, with their only win coming against ETSU. Opponents average 13.4 kills against them.
Auburn: For the first time since 2014, Troy will match up with instate foe Auburn looking for their first win in program history. The Tigers are off to a perfect 5-0 start in part to holding opponents to a .118 hitting percentage which is the lowest in the SEC, while only committing 1.4 errors per set. In addition, they have 20 more service aces than their opponents, with a total of 44 and 2.59 in the conference, which is first.
UAB: The Trojans will be looking for their second straight win over the Blazers after getting a sweep last season. Averaging 17.0 digs per set UAB comes into the matchup 3-3 on the season and 2-1 on their home court. In 24 sets, the Blazers have totaled 305 kills, with 93 coming from Fernanda Maida, who ranks second in the conference.
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