TROY, Alabama – The Troy softball team opened its season by splitting a doubleheader Friday evening at the Troy Softball Complex. The Trojans knocked off Maryland, 4-3, in the season opener before dropping a tough 7-1 decision to No. 9 Alabama in the nightcap.
Madeline Porter led Troy's offensive attack with a pair of hits including a bases-clearing double in the opener against Maryland, while Stephanie Snyder also had a run-scoring double. Freshman Leanna Johnson struck out seven batters in her debut for Troy (1-1) against the Terps.
"I thought it was a good day," head coach Beth Mullins said.