The Three Torches 5/30: True Inspiration

Today, AG3 wins Honda Inspiration Award and another warm welcome for USC men’s basketball

Good morning! They say consistency is key, and no one has been more consistent than the USC women’s 4×400 relay team. The squad is only one of four schools to reach the NCAA Championships in 11 straight seasons.

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

🏆️ AG3 wins Honda Inspiration Award
🏀 Another warm welcome for USC men’s basketball
⚔️ And much, much more!

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🔼 New Home. The San Diego native is headed to Los Angeles for the 2024-25 season. Bryce Pope will join the Trojans next season from UC San Diego after averaging more than 18 points per game in each of the last two seasons. Pope shot 41.8 percent from the field, 33.2 percent from three-point range and 81.7 percent from the free-throw line as a senior.

🔼 Making Moves. USC track and field is headed to Eugene to compete in the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Check out the full list of Trojans who will be headed to compete for a gold medal.

🔼 Paris Bound. Four Trojans are headed to Paris for the Summer Olympics to compete for Australia in water polo. Nic Porter, Lachlan Edwards, Jacob Mercep and Blake Edwards will represent the Aussies in the waters on their journey for a gold medal on the world stage.

USC is excited to offer exclusive ticket and hotel packages for the 2024 Vegas Kickoff Classic against LSU. Trojans fans can enjoy premium seats at Allegiant Stadium and top accommodations nearby. Join us in Las Vegas to support the team and experience an unforgettable start to the season. Book your package now and be part of the USC excitement! ✌️ Fight On!

🤔 TROJAN TRIVIA

Days Away. USC track and field is less than a week away until they compete at the NCAA Championships. One Trojan has gained some attention heading to Eugene for their previous performances this season.

Our question today: can you guess which Trojan landed on the Bowerman Pre-NCAA Outdoor Championships Watch List?

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

⚔️ ONE BIG THING

The 2024 Honda Inspiration Award winner, Aaliyah Gayles, was the victim of multiple gunshot wounds during her senior year of high school. Surgeries and setbacks following the life-threatening incident would not alter the comeback course she set for herself, however. 

Months of rehab turned into almost two years, but Gayles made it. On Nov. 10, 2023, she checked in for her first minutes on-court in a USC basketball uniform to a standing ovation from her team, support staff and fans. A little over two weeks later, Gayles nailed her first 3-pointer as a Trojan, with the USC bench erupting in support of their beloved, charismatic and determined teammate.

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📅 LOOKING AHEAD

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Jasmine Jones!

Jones landed herself on the Bowerman Pre-NCAA Outdoor Championships Watch List, an award given to the top male and female collegiate track and field athlete.

⚔️ Have a great Thursday, everyone!