Good morning! ‘Tis the season for giving, and earlier this week, USC women’s basketball was given a special surprise. The whole team was treated to some new Nikes that show off the team’s West Coast roots following a fantastic start to the season.

What all can you find in today's Brew?

🏀 Sunday’s double header
🏈 Branch earns First Team All-American
⚔️ And much, much more!

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🔼 On to the Riverside. This weekend, the Women of Troy will look to keep their undefeated season alive as they welcome UC Riverside to the Galen Center. The No. 6 Trojans will tip off in the second game of a double-header at 3:30pm in LA following the men’s matchup at 1:00pm.

In their last victory against the San Diego Toreros, USC’s star Juju Watkins recorded her fifth 30-point game of the season, breaking the record for such games in a single-season by a freshman. The Trojans put up 89 points in its second-highest scoring game of the season while shooting over 50% from the floor.

The Women of Troy will look to keep up the same kind of offensive production against a UC Riverside team that enters the game 4-3. The Trojans hold a 4-1 all-time record against UC Riverside dating back to the 2016 season.

🔼 First of Two. Coming off a tough matchup against Gonzaga in the Legends of Basketball Las Vegas Invitational, USC looks to get back to their winning ways against Long Beach State in the first game of Sunday’s double header. 

The matchup will feature Pac-12 Player of the Week, Boogie Ellis, as he comes off back-to-back 28-point performances where he averaged 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

With a win, the Trojans would improve to 6-3 on the season and continue their stellar play at home in the Galen Center.

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Trojans on First Team. USC has produced some high-level football players over the years, and it has led to a large number of Trojans earning First Team All-American selections.

Our question today—do you know how many First Team All-Americans USC football has had in program history?

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

⚔️ ONE BIG THING

Return specialist and wide receiver Zachariah Branch has been named the Trojans’ first-ever true freshman First Team All-American. The freshman superstar recorded 29 receptions for 311 yards and 2 touchdowns during the 2023 season. He also rushed for 70 yards on 8 carries with another touchdown.

Additionally, Branch finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in the nation in punt returns (20.6), No. 2 in the nation in combined kick returns (751) and punt return TDs (1) and No. 6 in the nation in kickoff return TDs (1).

🎟️ Get tickets to see Branch and the rest of the Trojans at the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27  

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📅 LOOKING AHEAD

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Friday, Dec. 8

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Saturday, Dec. 9

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Sunday, Dec. 10

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Long Beach State @ 1:00pm in Los Angeles, CA | Tickets | Watch | Listen | Live Stats

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. UC Riverside @ 3:30pm in Los Angeles, CA | Tickets | Watch | Live Stats

⚔️ Click here to view the full USC Trojan Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 176!

⚔️ Have a great weekend, everyone!