Good morning, Trojan Family. House of Victory recently hosted a series of NIL engagements with Football, Men's Basketball, Baseball and Beach Volleyball student-athletes at the Dream Center - a local nonprofit that provides all sorts of resources to those in need in the community. 

Across the four sports, we had more than 60 athletes participate, served more than 2,500 lunches and provided personal supplies to more than 760 people!

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

🏀 New WBB player
👟 Weekly honor
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Welcome! The women’s basketball team added Yakiya Milton to its 2025-26 roster. Milton recently played two seasons at Auburn. In her time as a Tiger, she shot 38.8% FFG and averaged 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 points per game in 44 games played.

🏀 Learn more about Milton.

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is Johnny Brackins Jr. The senior hurdler was named the Big Ten Men’s Track Athlete of the Week. He won both the 110m and 400m hurdles at athletics APU Franson Last Chance Invite.

🧺 PREPARE THE COOKOUT

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Next Up. The women’s golf team will compete in the NCAA Championships Final starting today.

This is the program’s ##th consecutive appearance at the NCAA Championships.

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

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 16

👟 Track & Field Big Ten Championships
⛳️ Women’s Golf NCAA Championships
⚾️ Baseball at Washington @ 6pm ET | Watch

Saturday, May 17

👟 Track & Field Big Ten Championships
⛳️ Women’s Golf NCAA Championships
🚣 Rowing Big Ten Championships
⚾️ Baseball at Washington @ 1pm ET | Watch

Sunday, May 18

👟 Track & Field Big Ten Championships
⛳️ Women’s Golf NCAA Championships
🚣 Rowing Big Ten Championships

⚔️ Click here to view the full USC Trojan Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 27th!

⚔️ Have a great Friday, everyone!