Good morning, Trojan Family. The Trojans play football this week!

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

⚽️ Soccer stays perfect
🏃‍♀️ Runner to Watch
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Pure Perfection. The fifth-ranked soccer team improved to a perfect 3-0 after shutting out New Mexico State, 4-0. Ines Derrien, Faith George, Jaiden Anderson, and Hana Mizumoto all scored for the Trojans. Derrien added two assists to her second half goal. The Trojans look to stay perfect on Thursday when they host Portland.

🔼 Meet The Trojans. Meet USC women's volleyball freshman outside hitter Presley Kiffin! Hear about her beach volleyball past and ambitions to travel the world.

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🔼 Watch & Learn. Redshirt senior Jacqueline Duarte was named to the Big Ten’s 2025 Women’s Runners to Watch List! She competed in all five meets last fall with her best performance of the season at the Highlander Invitational where she led the Trojans in the 6k.

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is soccer’s Maribel Flores! She scored twice in the 3-2 win over Pepperdine on Thursday night.

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Trophy Talk.

How many national championships has USC women’s soccer won?

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

Thursday, August 28

⚽️ Soccer vs. Portland @ 7pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Friday, August 29

🤽 Men’s Water Polo Triton Invitational vs. UC San Diego @ 1:30pm PT
👟 Cross Country at Pepperdine Waves Invitational @ 5:15pm PT
🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. Denver @ 7pm PT | Live Stats | Tickets

Saturday, August 30

🤽 Men’s Water Polo Triton Invitational vs. George Washington/UC Santa Barbara @ 9:20am/2:40pm PT
🏈 Football vs. Missouri State @ 4:30pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, August 31

🤽 Men’s Water Polo Triton Invitational vs. San Jose State @ 9:20am PT
🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. LMU @ 1pm PT

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2! (2007 and 2016)

⚔️ Have a great Monday, everyone!