Good morning! It’s the collab you didn’t know you needed. Kevin Hart stopped by the Galen Center on Monday night to catch the Women of Troy in action. Shoutout to Juju for helping Kevin rep the Trojans properly!

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

🏀 Two Trojan basketball recaps
⚽️ USC’s freshman phenom
⚔️ And much, much more!

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🔼 Back On Top. USC men’s basketball got back in the win column with a 79-59 win over Alabama State as they wrapped up non-conference play. The Trojans spread the ball around nicely as 11 of the 13 players who checked into the game put points on the scoreboard. 

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The first half was all USC as the Trojan defense held Alabama State to the lowest first-half total (18) of any opponent all season. As for the offense, three players finished in double-digits on the night with Arrinten Page leading the way with 12 points from the bench. Next up, the Trojans will begin their Pac-12 schedule in Eugene, Oregon, to face off against the Ducks on Dec. 28.

🔼 Went Gold. Three-time USC beach volleyball All-American Megan Kraft and All-American alumni Terese Cannon teamed up to represent Team USA and won gold at the 2023 NORCECA Beach Final. Cannon and Kraft went three sets with Canada's fourth-seeded duo in the championship match and came out with a 21-16, 14-21, 15-11 victory.

🔼 Moving Along. It looked like a win from the start as the Women of Troy picked up a 93-44 victory over Cal State Fullerton behind an all-time shooting night from three-point land. Five Trojans finished in the double-digits with none other than Juju Watkins leading the way with 23 points on the night.

Taylor Bigby contributed the most from beyond the arc as the redshirt sophomore guard drained a game-high, and career-high, five three-pointers. Watkins, Kayla Padilla and McKenzie Forbes added three triples apiece to add to USC’s career night. Next up, the Trojans will hit the road to take on Long Beach State for their final non-conference clash.

📚️ Read more about USC’s offensive explosion

🔼 In the Books. Fall ball for Trojan baseball is officially in the books. Capping off 2023, the program welcomed in 24 newcomers and played in the successful five-game series at the Cardinal & Gold World Series. With the 2024 season looming, check out the report on USC baseball, courtesy of D1Baseball.

📝 Check out D1Baseball’s full report on USC baseball

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1K Club. USC women’s basketball is out to its second consecutive 9-0 season thanks to a variety of contributions from up and down the roster. One Trojan however joined an exclusive club following her performance against Cal State Fullerton.

Our question today: Can you name the Trojan who joined the 1K Club earlier this week?

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

⚔️ ONE BIG THING

Top Drawer Soccer released its postseason awards and the Trojan’s Maribel Flores was named to the Freshman All-America second team. Flores was also named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year and the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team.

Flores posted six goals and five assists for 17 points throughout her first collegiate campaign. Her six goals scored were tied for the team lead and led all freshmen in the conference, while her five assists were tied for 15th in the Pac-12.

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📅 LOOKING AHEAD

Wednesday, Dec. 20

No scheduled events

Thursday, Dec. 21

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Long Beach State @ 2:00pm in Long Beach, CA | Watch

Wednesday, Dec. 27

🏈 USC vs. Louisville in the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl @ 5:00pm in San Diego, CA | Tickets

⚔️ Click here to view the full USC Trojan Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Kayla Williams!

Williams scored her 1,000th point of her career against Cal State Fullerton.

⚔️ Have a great Wednesday, everyone!