Troy’s six-match winning streak ended with a four-set loss to South Alabama, as the Trojans struggled to find their offense against the Jaguars’ imposing block. Troy briefly took control with a clean, 10-kill third set, but couldn’t sustain the momentum.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: South Alabama 26-24, 25-17, 13-25, 25-19.
  • Troy hit a season-low .046 and recorded 13 blocks; South Alabama had a season-high 17 blocks.
  • Troy is 12-6 overall and 7-2 in Sun Belt play; South Alabama is 9-12 and 4-5.
Yes, But

Troy’s attack was held in check, but its front row matched a season high with 13 blocks, and the Trojans showed what they could do in the third set, committing no errors while scoring 10 kills.

What's Next

Troy gets an immediate chance to respond in a rematch with South Alabama on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. The match will stream exclusively on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

The streak is over, but Troy won’t have to wait long to test whether its third-set surge can carry into a full match.