Good morning, Trojan Family. You think you are a dedicated USC fan? Bud Pellerin never missed a USC game from 1925-1998. He had 797 straight appearances and traveled 650,000 miles.

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

⚽️ Anotha’ win
🏀 MBB non-conference schedule
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Just One. The women’s soccer team beat Pepperdine 3-2. Maribel Flores scored twice, Faith George scored once and Bella Grust saved a late PK. Flores now has three goals in two games to start the season after scoring against CBU last Sunday. The Trojans had 14 shots, and nine were on goal. Grust had four saves at the goal.

⚽️ Read more about the victory.

🔼 Mark the Calendar. The men’s basketball team announced the 2025-26 non-conference schedule. The Trojans will play six home games, four neutral site games and one road game. USC will start the season hosting Cal Poly on Nov. 3.

🏀 Read more about the schedule.

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🔼 Lead the Way. Comment on the post above on who you want to see lead the football team out of the tunnel this season.

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is Emily Ausmus and Meghan McAninch! The water polo athletes won gold on the U.S. Junior National Team at the U20 World Championships. Ausmus scored 21 goals in six wins. McAninch had six goals. Here’s more about their performances.

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The LegSC.

Former USC men’s tennis players have won ## U.S. Open Titles.

Think you’ve got it? Scroll down for the answer!

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 BigTen.org/Abbott 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

Sunday, August 24

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. New Mexico State @ 2pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Friday, August 29

🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. Denver @ 7pm PT | Tickets

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 29!

⚔️ Have a great Friday, everyone!