Good Morning, Trojans. USC Men’s Golf Qualifies for First NCAA Championships Since 2019!

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

⚽ Soccer releases 2026 slate
⛳ Men’s golf shoots 16-under par
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Ticket Punched. After starting the day above the cut line, USC men’s golf shot a season-best 16-under par to punch its ticket to the NCAA Championships. The Trojans finished fourth at the Winston Salem Regional and will take their first trip to the NCAA Championships under Head Coach Mark Hankins, and first since 2019. In a team effort, all five players finished under par or better.

🔼 Slate Set. The USC women's soccer team announced its 2026 schedule as the Trojans head into their second season in Rawlinson Stadium. The schedule opens on August 12 against Duke and features 12 opponents who made the NCAA Tournament last year. USC will welcome Michigan State to Rawlinson Stadium on Sept. 10 to begin conference play.

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🔼 Big Honor. USC Track and Field's Madison Whyte and Eddie Nketia Received Big Ten Athlete of the Championship Recognition. Whyte took home four gold medals in the championships after winning the 4x100m relay, 200m, 400m and 4x400m relay. Nketia won two gold medals, taking first place in the 100m and 200m.

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📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday, May 22

⛳ Women’s Golf NCAA Championships
⚾ Baseball vs. TBD @ 7 a.m. | Big Ten Tournament

Saturday, May 23

⛳ Women’s Golf NCAA Championships
⚾ Baseball Big Ten Tournament

Sunday, May 24

⛳ Women’s Golf NCAA Championships
⚾ Baseball Big Ten Tournament

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⚔️ Have a great Thursday, everyone!