One Troy Today 8/22: Home Sweet Home

Soccer Squad Set To Open Up Home Slate With Double Dose Of Matches

TGIF, Troy Fam. No better way to get ready for the return of the Trojans on the gridiron than getting those cheering voices ready with our soccer squad!

What’s all stirring in today’s edition of One Troy Today? Check it out below!

⚽️ Home Sweet Home
🏐 Preseason Praise
⏱️ Countdown To Kickoff
⚔️ And much, much more!

Troy fans are invited to join T-Roy, Troy Cheerleaders and members of the Troy Athletics Staff at Eagle Eye Outfitters in Dothan Saturday, August 23, from 12-4 p.m., where new Troy merchandise will be available for purchase. This will mark the eighth consecutive year that Troy Athletics has partnered with Eagle Eye Outfitters for this event to highlight great merchandise available for the Fall seasons. 
 
Brand new Troy apparel will be available for fans of all ages to purchase as we prepare for the upcoming fall seasons. Door prizes will be given away throughout the afternoon, and fans who purchase $75 or more in Troy merchandise will receive a coupon for two free tickets to Troy's football home opener against Nicholls on Aug. 30.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Home Sweet Home. After picking up the first win of the Troy athletic calendar last weekend, the Trojan soccer squad is set to kick off their home slate with not one, but ✌️ matches on the docket.

Tonight, the Lions of Southeastern Louisiana come to town for a 6 p.m. showdown, followed by a Sunday afternoon battle with Spring Hill at 1 p.m.

🔼 Preseason Praise. A week from tomorrow, the Troy volleyball program steps on the court for the first time in 2025.

Senior Amiah Butler will do so with preseason accolades next to her name as she was named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt Team earlier this week.

Butler is coming off an impressive 2024 campaign in which she finished second on the team with 275 kills. Her 3.27 kills per set ranked 10th in the Sun Belt, and she also recorded a career-high 129 digs.

She currently ranks fifth in Troy history in kills per set (3.29) and seventh in points per set (3.63). Butler is one of 14 Trojans all-time with more than 1,000 career kills - a milestone she reached in the final regular-season match last year. 

Just 8️⃣ Days To Kickoff, Trojan Fans!

One of the many new faces wearing a Trojan football uniform this fall will be
#8️⃣ Tray Taylor, a transfer from Coastal Carolina.

Taylor arrives at Troy after catching 18 passes for 262 yards and a TD with the Chanticleers in 2024.

He started his collegiate career at Tyler Junior College, where he was a JUCO All-American and hauled in over 50 catches for 1,000+ yards in two seasons.

Countdown to Kickoff is brought to you by Conecuh Sausage. Conecuh Sausage is made in Alabama, it’s great on the grill and a fan favorite for tailgating. Conecuh Sausage, the Official Sausage of Troy Athletics. 

🤔 TROY TRIVIA

What is the program record for home wins in a single season for the Trojans soccer squad?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find the answer!

*All times Central

Friday, August 22th
⚽️ Soccer vs. Southeastern Louisiana @ 6pm

Sunday, August 24th
⚽️ Soccer vs. Spring Hill @ 1pm

Thursday, August 28th
⚽️ Soccer at North Alabama @ 7pm

Friday, August 29th
👟 Cross Country at JSU Foothill Invitational (Oxford, Ala.)

Saturday, August 30th
🏈 Football vs. Nicholls @ 6pm
🏐 Volleyball vs. Georgia @ 4pm (Birmingham, Ala.)

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 7-0-1 in 2019

⚔️ See y’all this weekend!