Good morning! There is nowhere else you would rather be than at The Vet on a Saturday night.

What else do we have brewing for you in today’s edition of One Troy Today?

📆 Troy Athletics’ week ahead
⚽️ Soccer to open SBC play today
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Looking Forward To It. This week in Troy Athletics will see multiple programs begin Sun Belt Conference play. See what you can expect from the week ahead and where to catch some games live and in person.

⚽️ Trojan soccer kicks off SBC play today at noon against Georgia State at the Troy Soccer Complex.

🏐 On Thursday, Troy volleyball also begins conference play against in-state rival, South Alabama. One of the first 200 students will receive a Beat South t-shirt.

🏈 For the second week in a row, Trojan football will host its opponent at The Vet, and this time, Troy opens up Sun Belt Conference play against UL Monroe. Saturday is Military Appreciation Day where Troy will celebrate all the brave men and women who have served our country with a pregame helicopter flyover, a Walk of Heroes halftime display, and more.

📚️ Read more about the week ahead for Troy Athletics

🔼 Moving On Up. Due to impending inclement weather, Trojan soccer will take on Georgia State on its home turf on Wednesday at noon instead of Thursday night. Troy enters the matchup with a 4-3-1 record, having gone 3-1-1 in its last five matches. Sophomore Danielle Trovato is tied for the Sun Belt lead with four assists and 0.50 assists per match and ranks 39th nationally in assists per match. Senior Delaney Wells is tied for second in the Sun Belt and 48th nationally with two game-winning goals this season. 

🔼 Top of The Game. The Troy baseball program welcomed another talented freshman class this fall, and a pair of in-state prospects saw their names listed in Perfect Game's Top 500 Fresh Arrivals on Campus. Infielder Peryn Bland and outfielder Drake McBride, both freshmen from Alabaster, Ala., were ranked among the top incoming freshmen in college baseball this year. Bland was ranked No. 314 while McBride wasn't far behind him at No. 327.  Fans can get a first look at the 2024 Trojans this fall as they're set to host Northwest Florida State on October 18.

🔼 Final Cut. Troy men’s golf shot 4-over in the final round of the Graeme McDowell Invitational and finished in a tie for seventh place, while Lee Poppell finished the week tied for 10th place at 6-under par. Nick Fowlkes fired Troy's only round in the red during the final round, as he carded four birdies and two bogeys to finish 2-under for the day and 1-under for the week, good for 29th place.

🔼 Hit The Links. The third annual Skylar Meade Golf Classic hits the links at Troy Country Club on Friday, November 22. Individual golfers can register for $100 with foursomes at $400. Tee sponsorships are available for $150 while corporate sponsorships are $1,200.  

🗣️ "So excited for us to host our third golf classic at the Troy Country Club. This event is instrumental in our fundraising efforts for our program, but more importantly an opportunity to interact with so many former Trojans who make the trek back. Looking forward to having another great event, and I urge all alumni to sign up quickly." - Skylar Meade, head coach

🎟️ Register now!

Today’s Trojan Top Performance, brought to you by Conecuh Sausage, is Troy men’s golfer, Lee Poppell. The Trojan sophomore finished the Graeme McDowell Invitational with the best score on the team, going 6-under par across the three days.

Trojans Top Performance 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

Better Together. Today’s trivia question…which high school did both Troy baseball freshmen Peryn Bland and Drake McBride play?

Think you know your stuff? Scroll to the bottom to see the correct answer!

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Wednesday, September 25
⚽️ Soccer vs. Georgia State @ Noon | ESPN+

Thursday, September 26
🏐 Volleyball vs. South Alabama @ 6 p.m. | Live Stats

Friday, September 27
👟 Cross Country @ Huntingdon 8K/6K
🏐 Volleyball vs. South Alabama @ 6 p.m. | Live Stats

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Thompson High School!

Bland was named to the Birmingham Area Terrific 20 in back-to-back seasons to finish his career at Thompson while McBride hit for a .345 batting average and a .934 OPS with a pair of home runs and 16 stolen bases in his senior season.

⚔️ Have a great Wednesday!