Troy baseball coach addresses stolen equipment at College World Series

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Troy baseball coach addresses stolen equipment at College World Series
Summary

After Troy baseball's loss to West Virginia in the College World Series on June 16, coach Skylar Meade responded to the theft of $35,000 in camera equipment. The equipment, which included six camera lenses, was stolen from the team's bus on June 13 while they were staying at a hotel in Omaha. Despite the incident, Meade emphasized that it did not detract from the players' experience in Omaha. The Troy program received support from local organizations, which lent equipment for continued coverage of their historic appearance in the World Series. Troy's season came to an end with a 12-0 defeat, following a previous win against Ole Miss.

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  • Troy baseball lost to West Virginia 12-0 on June 16.
  • $35,000 in camera equipment was stolen on June 13.
  • Coach Skylar Meade noted the players were unaffected by the theft.
  • Local organizations provided equipment after the theft.
  • Troy advanced to the College World Series for the first time.
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Following Troy baseball's season-ending loss at the College World Series, coach Skylar Meade discussed the stolen camera equipment situation

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