TGIF Troy Fam. Watch out, the Trojans are back!

That’s right, for the first time since 2017, the Troy men’s golf program is back in the NCAA Regionals. All aboard to the Land of Lincoln!

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

⛳️ They’re Backkk
🥎 Ticket Punched
📞 Getting The Call
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 They’re Backkkk. The last time the Troy men’s golf team played in the NCAA Regionals, Brantley Scott and Jake Springer were in middle school.

Now, the All-Conference duo will be leading the Trojans back to the NCAA postseason for the first time since 2017 as the No. 9 seed at the Urbanna, Ill. Regional, hosted by the Atkins Golf Club
 
The Trojans enter the NCAA Regionals ranked No. 51 in the country after putting together the best all-around season out of the Sun Belt. Troy won a pair of events as a team for the first time since 2017.

Troy will be looking to qualify for the NCAA Championship for the first time ever as a team, but the Trojans had an individual advance out of the NCAA Regional in 2015 – Tolver Dozier – and 2016 – Cam Norman.

⛳️ More On The NCAA Bid

🔼 Ticket Punched. Facing your rival with a postseason berth on the line, the stakes don’t get much higher.

That’s what the Troy softball squad has this weekend with South Alabama in town for a three-game set. On Thursday night, the Trojans took care of the postseason berth, grinding out a 7-6 victory over the Jags to secure a spot in the upcoming Sun Belt Tournament.

Four different players had multi-hit performances and Annie Orman became the first Trojan with an inside-the-park-HR since 2013 to lead the offensive attack.

In the circle, Kate Peters was critical for Troy, firiing 3.2 innings out of the pen, allowing just one earned run and striking out three.

🥎 The Game 1 Recap

👏 Senior Salute - This Saturday!

🔼 Great Scott! There was a noticeable present missing from Troy’s NCAA Selection Show Watch Party on Wednesday.

But don’t worry, Brantley Scott had a pretty good reason to miss.

The Troy senior shot a 6-under 64 to win the U.S. Open Local Qualifier at Canongate on White Oak in Newnan, Ga.🥎Scott's victory advances him to a Regional Qualifier for the right to play in the 125th U.S. Open Championship at the Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., this summer. The next qualifying takes place from May 19 until June 2, depending on the location and will consist of 36 holes.

🔼 See Ya In Seattle. One of the most reliable arms out of the bullpen for Troy during the 2023 and 2024 seasons achieved his childhood dream this week.

Noah Manning, an All-Conference arm for the Trojans, signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

The Minooka, Ill. native made 54 appearances for Troy over the course of two seasons, compiling a 9-3 ledger with a 3.81 ERA in 75.2 innings of work. He racked up 13 career saves, while striking out 67 and walking just 27.

🔼 Getting The Call. Manning isn’t the only former Trojan joining the pro ranks.

Earlier this week, former Troy football standout Richard Jibunor was selected in the first round of the 2025 CFL Global Draft by the Edmonton Elks.

Jibunor, a native of Nigeria, was a four-time All-Conference honoree for the Trojans, racking up 30 career sacks in 50 games played, while also forcing nine fumbles and tallying three INTs.

🙌 MAKING AN IMPACT

Today’s Trojan Top Performance, brought to you by Conecuh Sausage, is senior Taylor McKinney, who not only went 2-for-3 in Thursday’s victory over South Alabama, but also joined the 200-hit club at Troy with the performance. She has now reached base in 37 consecutive games for the Trojans.

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⚔️ GOING ON TOUR!

Seven dates. Seven stops. Pick a date and join the fun!

Troy Athletics, the Troy Alumni Association and Troy Admissions announced Troy's seven stops for the annual Trojan Tour presented by Guardian Credit Union on Monday afternoon. This year's event features visits to Troy, Ozark, Dothan, Enterprise, Montgomery, Birmingham and Luverne.
 
Various Troy coaches and administrators, including Director of Athletics Brent Jones, football head coach Gerad Parker, men's basketball head coach Scott Cross, women's basketball head coach Chanda Rigby and baseball head coach Skylar Meade will be featured across Trojan Tour. 

Admission to all Trojan Tour socials is free; however, the baseball game in Montgomery will require a game ticket to be purchased, and some locations will require separate food purchases.

🤔 TROY TRIVIA

Out of the four NCAA Regional appearances for the Troy men’s golf team, what is the highest seed that the Trojans have earned?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find the answer!

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Friday, May 2nd
🥎 Softball vs. South Alabama @ 3pm (DH) l ESPN+ l Live Stats
⚾️ Baseball at South Alabama @ 5pm l ESPN+ l Listen l Live Stats

Saturday, May 3rd
⚾️ Baseball at South Alabama @ 2pm l ESPN+ l Listen l Live Stats

Sunday, May 4th
⚾️ Baseball at South Alabama @ 1pm l ESPN+ l Listen l Live Stats

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 9th.

That’s right, this year’s team earned the highest seed in program history when they were named the #9 seed in the Urbanna Regional on Wednesday.

⚔️ Have a great weekend, y’all!