TROY, Alabama- Troy (3-5) defeated in-state rival UAB (3-5) in an exciting five-set match 3-2 on Tuesday at the Trojan Arena.
The Blazers took set one 25-21 after going on a five-point run early in the set. Down four, the Trojan rallied back to take four straight from UAB to tie the set at 17-17, but the Blazers were able to hold on to the lead to take a 1-0 lead in the match.
Both teams came out strong in the second set to keep things close, but a five-point run in the Trojans' favor swung the momentum in their favor.