Good morning! This past weekend, USC kicked off the football season with a fun day at the Salute to Troy.

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

⚽️ Women of Troy earn a comeback victory
🎾 Men’s tennis releases fall schedule
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Never Out. Heading into halftime down 1-0, the Women of Troy stormed back in the second half, scoring three goals to earn the win on the road against Pepperdine. USC struck three times in the final 38 minutes with goals from Faith George, Hannah Griffin and an own goal caused by Simone Jackson to pick up the victory. Now sitting at 2-0-1 on the season, USC soccer will prepare for its next match on the road in a clash against Portland on Saturday, August 31.

🎥 Hear from head coach Jane Alukonis and her thoughts on the Trojans’ gritty win

🔼 Welcome Home. Fresh off an appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tiana Eyakpobeyan was added to USC’s track and field roster for the upcoming season. A sprinter who specializes in the 100-meter and 200-meter races, the newest Trojan joins the team as a gold medalist in the Senior African Games, the Senior African Championships, the Commonwealth Youth Games and the African U18 Games.

🔼 Fall Roads Lead To This. Trojan men’s tennis is preparing for the 2024-25 season in anticipation of a loaded fall schedule. On September 20, USC will head to the Sherwood Invite for the team’s first competition. In total, the Trojans will compete in eight events leading up to the NCAA Individual Championships in Waco, Texas starting November 18.

📆 See the full USC men’s tennis fall slate

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO goes to USC women’s basketball assistant coach, Willnett Crocket. The Trojan coach has been named to the CIF LA City Section 2025 Hall of Fame Class for her efforts in high school sports.

🏈 FIRE UP THE GRILL

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True Winner. After falling in the quarterfinals at the Pac-12 Tournament a season ago, USC men’s tennis is looking to bounce back after reloading with some serious talent from the transfer portal.

Our question today: can you name the newest Trojan who is coming into the season off of a national championship win?

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

🏈 COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

6 days until kickoff, Trojan Family!

In the history of college football, the Trojans rank No. 6 all-time in bowl game appearances (55) and weeks spent in the AP Poll (813). USC football has a career-winning percentage of 63.6% in bowl games which have included multiple Rose Bowl and national championship wins. When it comes to the rankings, the Trojans have spent nearly 16 years ranked in the AP Poll, including 91 weeks at No. 1.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

*All times Pacific

Friday, August 30
🏃 Cross Country @ Pepperdine Waves Invitational in Malibu, CA
🏐 Volleyball vs. Pepperdine @ 6:00pm in Malibu, CA | ESPN+

Saturday, August 31
⚽️ Soccer vs. Portland @ 4:00pm in Portland, OR | ESPN+
🏐 Volleyball vs. Pepperdine @ 6:00pm in Malibu, CA | ESPN+

Sunday, September 1
🏈 Football vs. LSU @ 4:30pm in Las Vegas, NV | Tickets

⚔️ Click here to view the full USC Trojan Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Tristan Bradley!

Tristan Bradley signed with the Trojans after completing a near-perfect season at Bowdoin University. The incoming graduate transfer went 26-2 at the No. 1 position in singles on his way to a Division III National Championship.

⚔️ Have a great Monday, everyone!