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The Three Torches 9/16: Meet Alijah Arenas

The Three Torches 9/16: Meet Alijah Arenas

Get to know about men's basketball player Alijah Arenas.

September 16, 2025

Good Morning USC. Former USC women’s basketball player Kiki Iriafen was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team by the Associated Press! Read about her first WNBA season here.

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

🏀 Meet Arenas
👟 2025 World Athletics Championships
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Fearless. Men’s basketball player Alijah Arenas is fearless. He has carried the mindset of “my biggest fears already happened, so what’s left to be scared of?” Arenas skipped his senior year of high school, reclassified and landed at USC as one of the most intriguing prospects in the county.

🏀 Read more about his story.

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🔼 World Championships. The track and field team was well represented at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Over 15 current and former student-athletes appeared in the event. Jasmine Jones ran a season-best 53.18 to win her first round heat of the women’s 400m hurdles. Rai Benjamin won heat 4 in 48.15 to advance to the semis.

👟 Here’s more about the athletes competing.

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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:

Donate blood anywhere in the U.S. Find a location at BigTen.org/Abbott/Donate
Snap a photo at your donation site or of your registration.
Log your donation at www.bigten.org/abbott/usc or text DONATE to 222688 (ABBOTT) – be sure to select USC!
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

Thursday, September 18

Friday, September 19

Saturday, September 20

🤽 Men’s Water Polo Mountain Pacific Invite
⛳️ Men’s Golf William H. Tucker Intercollegiate
🏊 Swim Alumni Relays
🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA All-American Championships
🏈 Football vs. Michigan State @ 8pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, September 21

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⚔️ Have a great Tuesday, everyone!