Since the departure of head coach Scott Cross, Troy men’s basketball fans knew a large portion of its championship team would be entering the transfer portal. After the portal opened on April 7, Troy has seen six players and nearly its entire staff depart from the program.  As of the time of writing, both Cobi and Cooper Campbell, Austin Cross, Thomas Dowd, Victor Valdes and Javen Colbert are/were in the transfer portal. Cobi and Cooper Campbell announced their commitments to

It is impossible to talk about Troy’s Megan Loftis without bringing up her speed.  “They’re fast, they’re quick, and they have good bat to ball,” said head coach Eric Newell on to Loftis’ and Mia Tidmore’s multi-hit games against Texas State on Friday.   “Part of our DNA is small ball.”   Loftis fits this style perfectly, as an excellent slap hitter and base stealer. Loftis ranks second on the team with a batting average of .398 this season, while also swiping the third most

The Troy women’s tennis team concluded this season’s road slate with a 4-0 loss against Louisiana. With one match before the conference tournament, the Trojans are 11-7 overall with a 5-1 conference record. Louisiana’s defeat of Troy marks the end of the Trojans’ seven-match win streak as well as their quest to go undefeated against conference opponents.   The day began with the team of Angelique Berrat and Nina Krecklenberg handing Valeriia Avdeeva and Maria Guirguis their f

The Troy softball team played its last Sun Belt series against Texas State over the weekend before the Bobcats move to the Pac 12. The Trojans got swept with 11-7, 5-0 and 2-1 losses.  However,  Troy also tacked on a few more in the win column, with a midweek matchup against West Georgia that ended up with two Troy wins.  Esmee Ames stepped into the circle and held West Georgia scoreless across seven innings. Megan Loftis and her bat loaded the bases for Troy, and Kalee Rochi

Troy baseball secured its third conference series win of the season in a weekend matchup against the Texas State Bobcats. The Trojans lost 8-5 before storming back with 15-2 and 12-11 wins to clinch the series.  The Trojans dropped the Friday opener after the Bobcats had an explosive sixth and ninth inning.  Troy gained a 3-1 lead early in the game before a 2:45 rain delay in the bottom of the third halted its momentum. The Bobcats came back with a three-run homer by Jaquae S

Troy’s track and field team returned to Florida State on Friday and Saturday to compete in the Dick Roberts Seminole Invite. The Trojans raced against mostly Floridia-based schools like FSU, Florida A&M University and the University of North Florida, with some unattached Auburn and USSU athletes competing as well.  Tayjo Oppong won third place in the men’s hammer throw , launching the hammer 52.09m. Oppong also grabbed second place in the men’s discus event, throwing the disc

After a rough first round, Troy men's golf found a second wind and jumped seven spots to finish sixth in the Mossy Oak Collegiate.  The Trojans did not shoot well in round one, with no Trojans hitting under or at par. However, in round two, Troy's Thomas Crane, Lee Poppell and Pablo Gracia all shot under to launch Troy back up the scorecard.  While Troy was unable to pass anybody in round three, the Trojans held their sixth-place spot, which allowed them to pass South Alabama

The Troy men’s tennis team dominated both Tuskegee and Eastern Florida State last Saturday, beating both teams 7–0. Before the first match, senior Andres Pastor was honored for Senior Day.  Starting out against Tuskegee in the doubles matches, sophomore Thiago Drozdowski and freshman Stephan Tavares Noale won on court one 6–1, while on court three, freshmanRyusei Miyazato and senior Andres Pastor won 6–0. Continuing into singles, the Trojans finished all matches in straight‑s

Who do you turn to when things aren’t going your way?  “My faith in Christ,” said the aptly named Faith Jones, “That’s what motivates me.”   Focus. Breathe. Look at what is in front of you. For Faith Jones, a senior on the Troy track and field team, most of the time it is a hurdle.   The hurdler from Sacramento, California, has excelled in her two years at Troy. She’s broken the indoor 60m hurdle school record multiple times while adding a Sun Belt Conference Championship in

Troy baseball secured their second conference series win of the season, defeating the Arkansas State Red Wolves.  "It was huge for the team,” said sophomore shortstop Nolan Book. “All it is is confidence.  “You've just got to enjoy the game, have fun, and trust yourself up there.”  Troy opened the series with a win over the Red Wolves, 6-4, after two runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings.   "I just thought we did a good job of being disciplined,” said head coach Skylar

Troy’s Track and Field team absolutely dominated during their home meet, the Doc Anderson Multi and Invitational, on Friday and Saturday. While competing, the Trojans had over 18 first-place finishes, as well as multiple sweeps; podium finishes and broken records.  The wins started early for the Trojans as Friday morning’s men’s hammer throw was won by Tayjo Oppong, who threw the hammer 53.95m, earning him first place.   The domination of field events didn’t stop there for th

Troy football is continuing its preparation for T-Day as the team is over halfway through spring training.  “We have much to improve on, but our team has found itself an identity a little bit,” head coach Gerad Parker said. “The effort and physicality have taken a huge step.”  Parker is preparing his team for his third season as the head football coach. Following his debut season at 4-8 in 2024, he flipped the script with an 8-5 record and Sun Belt Conference runner-up finish

Troy women’s tennis has extended its win streak to seven following a 4-2 victory over Arkansas State. The victory also marked the Trojans fifth win against a Sun Belt Conference opponent. With this victory, Troy moved to 11-6 on the season with two matches to go before the conference tournament.  The day began with the Sun Belt Doubles Team of the Week, Maria Gurguis and Valeriia Avdeeva, moving to 10-3 on the season with a victory over Lilly Cvanciger and Carla Muro Castellv

From dominating Tennessee high school softball all the way to Troy’s circle, Ella Cunningham’s career has been shaped by poise and persistence.  Cunningham started her softball career at a very young age, deciding between softball and dance.  “When I was little, I had to choose between softball and dance, and my parents didn’t think I was a dancer, so I went straight into softball,” Cunningham said. “My dad played baseball in college, and it was natural for me -- softball rea

The Troy men’s tennis team claimed its 12th straight win this past Thursday, defeating Alabama State 5–2.  Starting off in doubles, Luciano Alcocer and Yeray Andrés Pastor rolled on court one with a 6–0 win. Alabama State responded by sweeping the final two doubles matches, including a 6–3 win on court two, to take the doubles point.  In singles play, the Trojans moved with ease, winning five of the first six sets. Louis Boilevin finished first on court six with a 6–0, 6–1 vi

As part of Troy’s 14-2 win over Alabama State on Mar. 31, Sean Darnell swatted a grand slam to deliver a fatal blow to the Hornets.    “I’m sure this is what people will remember from the evening, Sean Darnell’s grand slam,” said head coach Skylar Meade.     Darnell’s blast was the first grand slam of the season for the Troy baseball team, and the first since May 4, 2025.     Sean Darnell is a true product of the Wiregrass, going to high school in Elmore County in Wetumpka, A

Taking the long trip to Lafayette, Louisiana, the Troy softball team took on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for a fierce Sun Belt Conference battle. After taking game one 5-4, the Trojans dropped close 11-7 and 5-4 contests to lose the series.  Game one was a stellar performance in favor of the Trojans. Abby Lovell started it in the circle, and the bats were on fire early. Mia Tidmore slapped a leadoff single, and an error got her right to second base.   Ella Cunningham walked u

Troy men’s golf finished fourth at the Irish Creek Intercollegiate, continuing its streak of solid finishes.  Despite a good second round where they shot 6-under and sat in second heading into Tuesday, the Trojans shot 12-over in the final round and dropped to fourth as a team. Division II team Catawba won the team title over three Sun Belt Conference teams in host Appalachian State, Old Dominion and Troy.  Pablo Gracia led the Trojans, finishing 1-under for the entire week t

Troy’s track and field team went to Tallahassee, Florida, on Thursday and Friday to compete in the Terry Long FSU Relays. The Trojans showed out during the meet, earning numerous top-three finishes and a few personal bests along the way.  First, going over the podium finishes, the Trojans brought in many first-place finishes throughout the meet. Faith Jones ran 13.66 during the women’s 100m Hurdles event, setting her personal best twice in a row this outdoor season.   Aaliyah

The United Football League kicked off its spring football season last weekend. Among the eight-team league are three former Troy Trojans: Brandon Silvers, Mike Rivers and Jabre Barber.  Brandon Silvers, a former quarterback for Troy, enters his third season with the St. Louis Battlehawks. After spending the previous two seasons as the backup behind former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, Silvers has taken the reign of the offense.  The Pensacola, Florida, native was at Troy f

There is a lot to celebrate at the Lunsford Tennis Complex following a weekend that saw the Trojans celebrate senior day and knock off a ranked in-state rival. They went 2-0 on the week, extending their winning streak to six matches.   Over the weekend, Troy also earned its first 4-0 start to Sun Belt Conference play since the 2019 season, while dropping a combined two singles matches – Troy is ranked first in the conference.  For Troy, the week began with Maria Guirguis bein

Troy soccer head coach Jake Wyman is newer on the head coaching scene, but the lessons already learned help guide him in ways that are almost unexpected.   In his Troy soccer locker room, you will find things you’d expect. Training equipment for practice, jerseys neatly hung up in lockers and kids' toys scattered around.   Yes, kids' toys.  “He’s around the team, you can see his little buggy right there,” said Coach Wyman, gesturing to his sons' toys on the floor. “He’s among

Over the weekend, the Troy men’s team gained two wins over Alabama A&M and Southern Miss.  Finishing their match against Alabama A&M — where both teams met back on Feb. 20, when the Trojans fell short during the doubles matches and went into singles play with the Bulldogs ahead — things started to turn once senior Yeray Andres Pastor, sophomore Thiago Drozdowski, and junior Luciano Alcocer claimed their courts with striking set wins, before the match was paused and reschedule

Troy baseball fell in its weekend series against Georgia Southern on the road to bring them to 4-5 in conference play.   "We had the opportunity to take good swings, and we didn't add on in a time in which we really needed to, and to me, that's truly the testament of what happened,” said head coach Skylar Meade. “It's really not any crazy takeaway.  “They took impactful swings and we did not, and the game came back to bite us. We wasted two great performances, one offensively

After going 10-for-14 last week, Kiley Huffman was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. She’s the second Trojan to earn the honor this season after Makaley Boswell did in late February.   Against Kennesaw State, Huffman went 4-for-4 with a sacrifice fly, three RBIs and a stolen base. She scored on an inside-the-park home run, earning her first collegiate homer in the process.  The Texas Tech transfer carried that momentum into

The Troy softball team crushed Kennesaw State 12-6 in a midweek matchup before earning its 11th run-rule win of the year over Southern Miss last Sunday, 10-2. Despite the series loss against the Golden Eagles, the Trojans were able to take positive momentum heading into another road trip.  Kennesaw State was able to get on the board first in the midweek contest but wouldn’t stay ahead for long. While at bat, Dailynn Motes was hit by a pitch, and McKinnon Howard sent a single

Troy softball features many great players, but one reliable presence at the plate for the Trojans this season has been junior Makaley Boswell. Recently, she was named the No. 15 third baseman in the nation by Softball America. But what leads her to this success?   A Wiregrass native, Boswell has played softball since she was five, and her family has supported her every step of the way.  “I am a huge family person,” Boswell said. “I am really close to my two younger sisters, m

Last Friday and Saturday, Troy’s track and field team started its outdoor season. The Trojans competed in the USF Alumni Invitational in Tampa, Florida.   The Trojans competed against teams from Purdue, Duke and Ohio State, among others. They scored many top ten finishes and personal bests during the competition.  Starting with the men, Ethan Forbes dominated during his events, running a 1:49.57 during the 800m event and grabbing fifth place overall. Forbes’ time is also the

Troy women’s tennis has started conference play 2-0 for the first time since 2019 season, following its 4-0 victory over Georgia State. Looking back to their March 15 victory against Alcorn State, the Trojans went 4-0 on the week while building a four-match win streak.  Troy’s win streak is highlighted by their 4-3 victory over Texas State to open conference play. In a match that spanned three-and-a-half hours, the Trojans secured four of six singles victories to defeat the B

After getting swept in a series to begin Sun Belt Conference play, the Troy softball team bounced back with a home sweep of its own against Georgia State. The Trojans won 3-1, 4-1 and 2-1 behind strong performances from Abby Lovell.  “It was a good day today and a good bounce back from a tough weekend,” said head coach Eric Newell. “I told some people it was not fun eating humble pie.”  In game one, Abby Lovell squared off against Panthers ace Makayla Stephens for a Friday ni

Troy baseball dropped their second Sun Belt Conference series against Southern Miss at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.   The Trojans came off a series win against Old Dominion for their first conference series, and a win over Alabama State in a midweek matchup.   Troy started strong against the Golden Eagles, with a Friday night win, 6-5, thanks to Benjamin Stubbs’ seven strong innings and a few two-out clutch hits.   "That's the name of the game, two-out hittin

An experienced Troy women’s golf team stayed consistent throughout the weekend at the Florida State Match Up in Tallahassee, Florida. The Trojans finished 11th out of 12 teams in a field that included Florida State, Illinois, Virginia and Alabama.   Troy’s best performance as a team came on the last day of the event, Monday, when the Trojans shot 303, 13 over par. The outing proved to be a bounce-back performance from a 313 Saturday showing and a 307 Sunday finish.   Freshman

Troy women’s basketball fell in the first round of the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament to Kansas, 79-70.  In the Trojans’ first WBIT game in program history, they led the No. two seed Jayhawks for over 29 minutes of the game, with a lead as large as nine points in the contest. However, Kansas took advantage of Troy’s foul trouble throughout the game with 24 free throws made.  “Both teams gave tremendous effort tonight,” said head coach Chanda Rigby. “Simply put, th

Over spring break, the Troy men’s tennis team picked up six wins.  Starting in Atlanta, the Trojans opened conference play with a 4–0 win against Georgia State. Junior Luciano Alcocer and freshman Ryusei Miyazato won 6–3 on court two, while freshman Stephan Tavares Noale and sophomore Thiago Drozdowski won 6–4 on court one, securing the doubles point for Troy.  In singles play, senior Yeray Andres Pastor and Alcocer both earned straight-set wins. Noale followed with the clinc

Troy men’s basketball fell to Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament round of 64 last Thursday, 76-47.  The loss ends a historic chapter in Trojan history, with a second consecutive Sun Belt tournament and regular season title along with the program’s fourth appearance in “The Big Dance.”  Troy led through the first 10 minutes of the game thanks to impeccable shooting from both Victor Valdes and Cooper Campbell. With an early 15-12 lead, the duo had knocked down four shots from long

Troy men’s basketball coach Scott Cross announced his departure from the program late last week. After seven years at Troy, he is now taking a head coaching role at Georgia Tech.  The announcement comes following the loss to Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament last week. It capped off a 22-12 season that included a second straight Sun Belt Conference Tournament and regular season title.  He will join a Georgia Tech program that struggled to an 11-20 finish. Under previous coach D

Florida Gulf Coast invited the Trojans to Fort Myers, Florida, to battle on the diamond. FGCU challenged Troy in a doubleheader on Saturday and a single game on Sunday. The result? A dominate win, a close loss and a comeback win.  “Getting the series win is good for us,” said head coach Eric Newell. “Even in the postgame huddle, one of our leaders in Mia [Tidmore] said this is what Sundays in the Sun Belt are going to feel like.  “Every series is going to be tooth and nail, w

Troy women’s tennis is now losers of its last five matches after a heartbreaking loss to North Alabama, 4-3. The Lions of UNA entered play on a roll, as they were winners of their last seven matches before their date with Troy.   While the Trojans ultimately fell, there were several positives beginning with pushing the Lions to play all ninematches by forcing several tiebreakers.  In doubles play, Troy’s Maria Guirguis and Valeriia Avdeeva were victorious in their match again

In a weekend where Troy men’s basketball repeated as Sun Belt Conference Tournament Champions in dominating fashion, praises were rightfully given out. One of those players earning praise was senior center Jerrell Bellamy.   A 6’9” senior from nearby Phenix City, Alabama, Bellamy became a sparkplug for the Trojans near the end of the season. He took over the starting center role for the last six games after fellow senior Theo Seng went down with an injury.   “He [Theo Seng] s

Troy baseball dropped its weekend series against Maryland at Riddle-Pace Field, 2-1.   The Trojans took the series opener over the Terrapins, with the team effort of Tommy Egan and Aaron Piasecki, to secure the win, 5-2.   Egan set the tone for the Trojans with five scoreless innings, and Piasecki slammed a three-run blast in the bottom of the third, going 345 feet over the right field wall to put the Trojans up 3-0.  "That one impactful swing is kind of how Friday nights can

Troy women's basketball split their two games in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament and finished runner-up in the conference.  In their first game on Sunday, the Trojans took down Arkansas State, 83-73. The dynamic duo of Zay Dyer and Fortuna Ngnawo led Troy, with Dyer earning her 23rd double-double of the year with 24 points and 10 rebounds.   The 10 rebounds would put Dyer over the 1,000-rebound mark, making her the first Trojan in Division I history to score 1,000 points a

Following conference championship appearances for Troy men’s and women’s basketball teams, a combined four Trojans were featured on the Sun Belt All-Tournament teams.  For the women, Zay Dyer and Fortuna Ngnawo earned all-tournament honors, while the men saw Jerrell Bellamy named to the all-tournament team.The men’s tournament Most Outstanding Player award went to Thomas Dowd.  Despite the women losing to James Madison in the championship game, Ngnawo managed a double-double.

After entering round three in fourth place at the Chris Bannister Golf Classic, the Troy women’s golf team faltered to finish eighth out of 16 teams. The Trojans squared off against Tennessee, Chattanooga and Jax State, among others.  Following a strong 304 team round on day two and carding a 310 to open play, the Trojans closed out the event with their worst round at 319. Heading into the final round, the Trojans led the field in birdies with 21.  Freshman Constanza Quiroga

The Troy men’s tennis team collected another home win in its dominant 7-0 win against Mississippi Gulf Coast.  From the first serve during doubles play, the Trojans controlled the match. On court one, freshman Stephan Tavares Noale and sophomore Thiago Drozdowski won 6-3. The sophomore duo of Henrique de Brito and Hiiro Sakamoto secured another win on court three, 6-2, to secure the point.   Closing out the doubles match, Luciano Alcocer and Ryusei Miyazato came together, win

Amid Troy softball’s hot start to its 2026 season, freshman pitcher Abby Lovell has shined from the circle. Her journey to Troy didn’t start with just a lifelong dream, it started with her big sister.  “My sister actually began playing softball when she was younger because her friends were playing,” Lovell said. “I like to do everything that she did and I kind of just started playing softball and it kind of clicked.  “I was about eight or nine, so it really just started and k

The hardwood at the Pensacola Bay Center is once again enveloped in cardinal and white confetti following Troy men’s basketball’s win over Georgia Southern on Monday night. The Trojans are Sun Belt Conference Tournament champions for the second consecutive season.  Brady Fitch photo The Campbell brothers celebrate following the conference win. Troy’s win over Georgia Southern was an impressive one. The Scott Cross-coached team dominated the Eagles to a 77-61 final score.   T

The Troy softball team, which has already achieved double-digit wins and double-digit run-rule wins, was invited to the Jane B. Moore Invitational and faced Auburn, USC Upstate and No. 11 Virginia Tech. The Trojans lost all four games over the weekend, but bounced back with a 6-2 win over Georgia Tech on the road Tuesday night. Following a rough weekend, Troy continued a long road trip with a midweek against the Yellow Jackets. The Trojans used a six-run third inning to take

Troy baseball defeated its second power conference opponent of the season at the Keith LeClair Classic, taking down Rutgers 2-1, after falling in the opening two games of the weekend.   Success came on Sunday for the Trojans in a pitcher’s duel, where pitcher Dylan Alonso secured the win.  "This is a perfect way to win this game,” said head coach Skylar Meade. “It's better than a 9-1 game that doesn't test you.   “It tests every part of you, and I think we need that. When you

Troy women’s tennis closed out the month of February with a two-match homestand. The Trojans faced Jacksonville State to open the week and concluded the week by taking on Mercer. While Troy ultimately dropped both matches, they pushed their opponents to seven and six matches, respectively. Maria Guirguis hits a shot during a 2026 match. (Troy Athletics photo) Starting with JSU, the Trojans ultimately fell, 4-3, but secured some key victories along the way. On court one, Maria

It’s a new era for the NASCAR Cup Series. A new championship format, new tracks and more. For Troy fans though, there’s a familiar face that can be found on pit road on Sundays.  Brendan Jackson, a former linebacker for Troy football, now competes as a tire carrier on pit crews within NASCAR, the top level of motorsports in the United States.  Jackson transferred to Troy from Gardner-Webb entering his senior season in 2024. Though the team saw struggles in the first year of t