The Troy men’s basketball began its season in thrilling fashion with a 103-97 overtime victory over Kent State at the M.A.C. Center on Monday night.  The Trojans led by as much as 14 late in the first half. The lead began to slowly fade as the second half continued, with the Golden Flashes taking the lead with just one minute and 28 seconds left in regulation.   With one tick remaining on the clock, Cooper Campbell took it coast-to-coast to lay in a game-tying basket. The two

Troy’s women's basketball team kicked off its season the right way with a huge 88-51 victory over Toledo at home on Monday night in Trojan Arena. This huge win ended a two-game losing streak in season openersfor the Trojans.  “In the locker room before the game, we talked about how important it was to start great,” said head coach Chanda Rigby to Troy Athletics. “We really worked for a great start and got it.  Brady Fitch photo Emani Jenkins celebrates against Toledo. “It’s j

TikTok sensation makes Troy part of 100 stadiums in 100 days challenge During his latest 100 Stadiums in 100 Days social media challenge, the viral sensation known as GFed stopped by Troy University. GFed has nearly 60,000 subscribers on YouTube and is approaching 500,000 followers on TikTok by visiting various stadiums.    Among his challenges are attempting to gain access to every Division I football stadium, as well as staying in the stadium as long as possible after a gam

The Troy volleyball team split their series against Arkansas State inside Trojan Arena last week. The Trojans are 5-13 overall and 3-7 in conference play but are battling Louisiana for the last spot in the 10-team Sun Belt Conference tournament.  Troy secured the first match on Thursday with the help of three Trojans recording double-doubles for the first time this season. Amiah Butler posted 18 kills and 10 digs, Jordan Sinness had 11 digs and 23 assist, and Madison Marx fin

Although he was ranked among the top 85 defensive ends coming out of Cardinal Gibbons High School, Jah-Mal Williams had a long journey to work his way into a starting role in college.  “Nobody is going to force you to be great,” Williams said. “It’s all on you: I’ve realized nobody is going to push you, and you’ve got to do it yourself.”  Williams was ranked as a 3-star prospect and committed to Cincinnati over offers from Mississippi State and Arizona State. However, he star

Troy extended its win streak to five games and clinched bowl eligibility thanks to a 35-23 win over Louisiana on Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium.  Jordan Lovett’s two touchdown performance solidified the win that maintained Troy’s undefeated conference record after four games. In the absence of running back Tae Meadows, the sophomore rushed for 113 yards, averaging 5.4 yards per carry.  “A lot was asked of him this week,” head coach Gerad Parker said. “He brings a

For most incoming transfers at Troy, they’re in uncharted territory. Unfamiliar with a new school and new classes, they feel overwhelmed.   Rachel Leggett, one of the newest members of the Troy women’s basketball team, is just following in the footsteps of her older sister, former Trojan Amber Leggett.   Before she ever stepped foot on a college campus, Rachel was exposed to the Trojans, seeing her older sister transfer to the university to play basketball under head coach Ch

Troy played AUM in an exhibition game Tuesday night to build hype for the upcoming season. The game resulted in an insane 114-43 victory for the Trojans and got the students fired up.  "What a night in Trojan Arena," said head coach Chanda Rigby. "We are so appreciative of our fans, especially our sororities and fraternities.   “It was so fun to open up our new season in Trojan Arena. Our team has shown significant growth from the preseason. Everyone on our team scored, and w

Troy football looks to extend its five-game winning streak as it takes on Arkansas State on homecoming this Saturday night at 7 p.m.  With the game airing on ESPNU, it is the third nationally broadcast game of the season. The previous two were losses to Clemson and Memphis.  “It’s a nationally televised game, and it’s going to be an unbelievable atmosphere,” said head coach Gerad Parker during Monday’s zoom press conference. “We’re playing a good opponent that’s on a winning

Troy notched its fourth consecutive win after a commanding 37-14 showing at ULM on Saturday at Malone Stadium.  The victory now makes it the longest winning streak for the Trojans since the Jon Sumrall-coached team in 2023. It also puts the Trojans at 3-0 in Sun Belt play, where head coach Gerad Parker’s team only amounted to 3-5 in his debut year.  Troy Athletics photo DJ Jackson Jr. celebrates after getting a sack against ULM. "These guys don't flinch; they just keep on pla

The Troy soccer team played its final road match of the season this weekend, as it faced off against ULM in Louisiana on Sunday, where the Trojans fell 3-0 to the Warhawks.   Troy had five total shots with three shots being on goal. The Warhawks outshot the Trojans with 23 total attempts, with nine being on goal.   ULM scored twice in the first half to take a 2-0 lead into the locker room. The Warhawks scored again in the 86th minute to close out the match.   Defender Libby H

Trojans prepare for Sun Belt championship meet on Oct. 31 The Troy cross country program ended its regular season in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at the Crimson Classic. Facing some of the SEC’s premier schools such as Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Alabama and Auburn, Troy fought hard and ended strong to hang with the Power Four attendees.  As a whole, the Troy men’s team finished 19th in the contest and the women's squad finished 22nd in total.    Lane Watson led the men’s team with a

Troy volleyball split a two-match series against Louisiana last week inside Earl K. Long Gym to bring their record to 2-6 in conference play.   The Trojans claimed the win on Thursday night 3-1 as Amiah Butler had a career match, hitting .434 and recording 29 kills, shattering her previous high of 24 earlier this season. Butler also recorded her fourth double-double of the season with 10 digs.   Troy lost set one after having the lead 20-15 and dropping 10 of the final 14 poi

The Troy women’s tennis team competed at the ITA Southern Regional last week, with a player and a doubles pairing advancing to the round of 16 against tough competition from around the Southeast.  The Trojans started off with success in the qualifying draw -- Alexia Zarate began the day by taking down Samford’s Lea Erenda in the qualifying round of 64. Zarate claimed victory in two sets, 6-3 and 7-5.  Veena Nazar defeated Elani Liakonis, also of Samford. Her round of 64 victo

Troy softball continued its fall ball schedule with a 6-2 win against Faulkner at home Friday night at the Troy Softball Complex.   The lowscoring affair allowed the Trojans to showcase their defensive talents, playing four pitchers who combined for seven strikeouts in the scrimmage. Leading that charge was sophomore Ella Cunningham, who recorded four of the teams' seven punchouts in two innings of work.   “For the first time this fall we got pushed a little bit,” said head c

Joe Lott is a redshirt freshman safety for the Troy Trojans and a homegrown Alabama talent. Lott is a versatile player whose impact can’t just be seen on the stat sheet -- it goes way beyond that. His performance on Saturday against ULM proved exactly that.  Lott completed a 53-yard pick six on his second interception of the night. The pick was the dagger that sealed the game for the Trojans, producing the momentum necessary to turn a close 17-14 lead into an eventual 37-14 w

Troy football kicks off a two-game homestand against Sun Belt Conference foe Louisiana this Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium.  Troy enters the game on a four-game win streak after starting its season 1-2. The Trojans are 3-0 in conference play for the first time since 2018.   Louisiana sits at 2-5 and 1-2 in conference play. The Ragin’ Cajuns beat Marshall in a 54-51 shootout but lost their last two games against James Madison and Southern Miss. Both conference los

Troy men’s golf had a full state of competition on their hands. A few members of the team traveled to Killen to take part in the Turtle Point Invite. Members that did not participate there got the chance to participate in the Everett GMC Buick Classic, held in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Of the members that participated in the Turtle Point Invite, Lawton Emblom shot 1-under par, which tied him for 18th   place – this is his first taste of collegiate action. Shooting just one shot

This story was originally featured in Troy Athletics Gameday Program Throughout his journey from Blount High School to the Sun Belt Championship Game, senior running back Jarris Williams is as hard-working as they come. He picked Troy because he felt the program matches that mentality.  “The atmosphere at Troy is different,” Williams said. “We don’t always have as much stuff as everybody else, but we’re going to work and grind for it.   “Nothing is given. Troy is the perfect

Two Trojans finish in the top 10 as Tankersley makes collegiate debut against Sun Belt Conference competition Two Trojans finished in the top 10 as the Troy women’s golf team competed at the Lady Red Wolves Classic. The Trojans finished ninth as a team, and its 42 team birdies were tied for second in the field.  Troy faced off against competition from the Sun Belt Conference and beyond, including ULM, Arkansas State, Memphis, UAB, Samford and more. ULM finished first at the e

The Troy soccer team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, where it fell 2-0 in a lost to Georgia State. The Trojans fell to 0-4-3 in conference play after losing to the Panthers, who are second in the Sun Belt East.  The Panthers struck early, knocking in two goals within the first 17 minutes of the match. Despite the loss, the Trojans back line held Georgia State to only 10 shots. It’s the fewest shots the Trojans have allowed in a conference match so far this season. ..

Coastal Carolina transfer earned Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week against Buffalo, ranks second in nation in yards per punt with 48.86 Evan Crenshaw is one of the most consistent NCAA punters in the nation. The Coastal Carolina transfer shined against out of conference foe Buffalo, where he earned Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Week after punting five times for 261 yards.  “I feel like I really helped our team win that game against Buffalo,” Crenshaw

After three straight key victories for Troy, the team now travels to Monroe, Louisiana, to take on the ULM Warhawks this Saturday at 2 p.m.  The Trojans enter with a 4-2 record and sit at 2-0 in Sun Belt Conference play. ULM is just a game behind them at 3-3 and 1-1 in the conference. The Warhawks are coming off a 23-8 loss on the road to Coastal Carolina.  When Troy and ULM clashed a year ago, it was a defensive battle that finished in a 13-9 win for the Warhawks at Veterans

Troy participated in the ITA Southern Regional this past weekend after a double feature of tournaments last weekend. NCAA Championship bids were on the line as the Trojans faced teams from all across the southeast.  "We're getting ready to go to Tuscaloosa, and we've prepared very well," said head coach Rolando Vargas. “The best teams in the region are all going to be there, and all our players have a spot. We're excited."  On day one, the Trojans had some big wins, achieving