Good Morning Trojans. Men’s basketball practice update:

What else do we have for you in today's edition of The Three Torches? Check it out below!

🏀 Watkins in recovery
🏀 Eric Musselman in Las Vegas
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Recovering. Women’s basketball player JuJu Watkins will not compete in the 2025-26 season. She plans on focusing on her recovery from the season-ending injury she sustained during the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
“These last few months have been filled with a lot of healing, rest and reflection," Watkins said. "Recovering from this injury hasn't been easy, and I want to say thank you — your love, support and kind words have truly lifted me up during one of the most challenging times in my life.” — Watkins

🏀 Read more of her statement.

BGS Active Sport by Black Girl Sunscreen is made for athletes who go hard. This clear, dry-touch SPF 50 spray protects all skin tones—no white cast, no excuses. Stay ready, stay protected.

🔼 Everyone, Everywhere. Men’s basketball head coach Eric Musselman met with Raiders head coach Pete Carroll on Sunday.

USC Trojans Unite to Fight Blood Shortages

Join the USC Trojans in the nationwide We Give Blood drive to combat urgent blood shortages in the U.S. and inspire new donors. Every donation can save up to three lives.

From August 27 to December 5, every blood donation logged helps USC compete for $1 million to support student and community health programs. Plus, donors will receive limited-edition Homefield t-shirts, while supplies last.

Here’s how to join the fight:

1. Donate blood anywhere in the U.S. Find a location at BigTen.org/Abbott/Donate

2. Snap a photo at your donation site or of your registration.

3. Log your donation at www.bigten.org/abbott/usc or text DONATE to 222688 (ABBOTT) – be sure to select USC!

4. Spread the word and rally fellow Trojans to join the cause.

Let’s show the power of the Trojan spirit.

Give blood. Upload your impact. Help save lives.

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Tuesday, September 30

🎾 Women’s Tennis Rancho Santa Fe ITF $50k

Wednesday, October 1

🎾 Women’s Tennis Rancho Santa Fe ITF $50k

Thursday, October 2

🎾 Women’s Tennis Rancho Santa Fe ITF $50k

Friday, October 3

🎾 Women’s Tennis Rancho Santa Fe ITF $50k
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Oregon @ 1pm PT | Live Stats | Watch
🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. Indiana @ 7pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Saturday, October 4

🎾 Women’s Tennis Rancho Santa Fe ITF $50k
👟 Cross Country Pomona-Pitzer Invite
🤽 Men’s Water Polo at Stanford @ 1pm PT | Live Stats
🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. Purdue @ 6:30pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, October 5

🎾 Women’s Tennis Rancho Santa Fe ITF $50k
🤽 Men’s Water Polo at California @ TBD | Live Stats
⛳️ Men’s Golf Trinity Forest Invitational

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⚔️ Have a great Tuesday, everyone!