MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Troy volleyball battled back from several Stetson match points to clinch an exciting five-set victory over the Hatters to open the Blue Raider Bash hosted by Middle Tennessee.
The Trojans improved to 3-1 this year, the best program start since the 2014 season – Troy won eight of its first nine that season. Sophomore Cheyenne Hayes led the Trojans with a career-high 18 kills.
The first set was as close as it could possibly be, with the largest lead by either team a slim four-point margin (Stetson 17-13). It went back and forth all the way up to a 24-24 tie before the Hatters were able to clinch the opening set.