Good morning, Trojan Family. The final games and events of the 2024-25 athletics season are here. But don’t worry! You can support the Trojans in the offseason by getting a customized Wells Fargo debit card.

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

🏀 New MBB player
⚾️ 1 game to go
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Welcome! The men’s basketball team welcomes Jordan Marsh to the 2025-26 roster. Marsh recently played at UNC Asheville. He was named the Big South Newcomer of the Year. Marsh averaged 18.8 points per game and shot 44.8% from the field across 32 contests last season.

🏀 Here’s more about Marsh.

🔼 Only One. The baseball team fell to Penn State 2-1 in the Big Ten Tournament. Caden Aoki threw 7.0 innings and struck out seven batters. Brayden Dowd went 2-for-5 at the plate with an RBI. The Trojans take on Washington today at 8am in the final game of pool play.

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is Peter Makk. Makk was named a men’s tennis ITA All-American. He is the No. 18 ranked player in the ITA singles ranking. Makk posted a 7-2 Big Ten record from the No. 1 court in singles.

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Leading the Nation. The USC men’s tennis program leads the country with the most All-American honors.

How many All-American honors has the men’s tennis program received?

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

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Come represent your school at the 2025 BTN Big 10K! Join the Big Ten Network for this one-of-a-kind racing experience on Saturday, July 12 at Soldier Field.

BTN Big 10K and 5K registration includes:

• School-specific race shirt and Big Ten medal

• Photo ops with your favorite Big Ten mascots and cheerleaders

• Activities, music, football games

• Post-race food and beverages at the best tailgate in the mid-west

• Free swag at school tents

Can't make it to the race? Run on your own time with the virtual edition of the BTN Big 10K! The virtual race will take place from Saturday, July 12 to Saturday, July 19.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday, May 23

⚾️ Baseball Big Ten Tournament vs. Washington @ 8am PT | Live Stats | Watch

Sunday, May 25

⛳️ Men’s Golf NCAA Championship

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 212!

⚔️ Have a great Friday, everyone!