The Three Torches 10/18: Blackjack

Today, the Trojans receive preseason praise and fall ball is underway

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Zach Garrett
October 18, 2023

Good morning! NFL rookies have a tough job, but former Trojan football player Tuli Tuipulotu seems to be having an easier time than others adjusting to the fast-paced league.

What all can you find in today's edition of The Three Torches?

🏈 Back At It
🏀 Blackjack
⚔️ And much, much more!

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🔼 Blackjack! For the first time in USC history, both men’s and women’s hoops will head into the regular season ranked in the Preseason AP Top 25. Each team is tipping off the year ranked No. 21 in the country, with the women’s team earning its first preseason ranking since the 2011 season.

🔼 Fall Ball. Trojan baseball is back in action with fall ball in preparation for the 2024 season. The official start of the fall baseball starts with Scout Day on Oct. 20 with two exhibition games to follow against San Diego and Pepperdine.

🔼 Full Slate. The days are long, but the weekends are full of action. USC athletics will be ramping up starting on Thursday with a more than full slate of action including swim and dive, tennis, rowing and golf.

The Women of Troy will be among the first programs to kick off their events on Thursday against Arizona State as they go for their seventh win in eight matches. Both men’s and women’s tennis is back in action too on Thursday, as each will compete at the ITA Southwest Regional Championships.

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Hyped Up. Trojan basketball has never been better, and the preseason rankings show just that. Each team has seen its fair share of success, but it’s exciting times to be a USC basketball fan right now.

Our question today — do you know the last time USC men’s basketball was ranked No. 21 or higher?

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

⚔️ ONE BIG THING

Trojan football will make their return to The Coliseum this Saturday to take on No. 16 Utah, and will look to avenge last year’s loss in the Pac-12 Championship.

The team is hungry for a win coming off a loss against Notre Dame, but if anyone can get a team ready, it’s head coach Lincoln Riley. Despite last week’s loss, the Trojans rank No. 2 in scoring offense, No. 4 in first downs and No. 5 in passing efficiency.

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📅 LOOKING AHEAD

Wednesday 10/18

No scheduled events

Thursday 10/19

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Southwest Regional Championships in San Diego, CA

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Southwest Regional Championships in Malibu, CA

⚽️ Soccer vs. Arizona State @ 7:00pm in Tempe, AZ | Watch | Live Stats

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2022!

The Trojans reached a top-5 ranking during the 2021-22 season, and finished that season as the No. 22 ranked team in the country.

⚔️ Have a great Wednesday, everyone!