Murphy Troy Named MPSF Co-Player Of Week

Troy had 20 kills versus Penn State, followed by a match-high 19 kills (hitting .412), 14 digs and 4 aces against Hawaii and then a match-best 26 kills (hitting .312) and 3 aces vs. Ohio State (plus 6 digs).

January 12, 2009 | Men's Volleyball

Jan. 12, 2009

USC sophomore outside hitter Murphy Troy has been named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Co-Player of the Week for his performance in the 3-match Outrigger Hotels Invitational Jan. 8-10.

Troy was the tourney's MVP as he led USC to a 2-1 record. The Trojans fell in a tight 5-game opening match to top-ranked and defending NCAA champ Penn State, then swept host No. 13 Hawaii and defeated No. 10 Ohio State in 4 games.

Troy had 20 kills versus Penn State, followed by a match-high 19 kills (hitting .412), 14 digs and 4 aces against Hawaii and then a match-best 26 kills (hitting .312) and 3 aces vs. Ohio State (plus 6 digs).

He shared MPSF honors with Cal State Northridge's Eric Vance, who helped the Matadors capture the UC Santa Barbara Invitational.