The Three Torches 8/7: Touch Down

Make It Four, New Addition, and much more!

Good morning! A little summer tennis action for you this Monday morning. USC tennis legend Steve Johnson has been dominating on the court as of late as he has won his second challenger title in the past month and is back up to #176 in the live rankings.

What all can you find in today's Brew?

🏈 Make It Four
⛳️ New Addition
⚔️ And much, much more!

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🔼 Trojan’s New Quartet. The three-time defending NCAA champs are adding four new members to its roster for next season via the transfer portal.

🏝️ Grace Seits joins the Trojans from LSU where she won 60 career matches and was chosen to the 2023 CCSA All-Tournament Team after posting a perfect 3-0 tournament record.

🏝️ Maddi Kriz is staying in state after coming from Stanford where she earned AVCA All-American Second Team status. Kriz will look to add to her 73 career victories that she has earned so far in her career.

🏝️ Ainsley Radell is also staying in Cali after transferring from California following her senior season. Radell was named to the Pac-12 All-Conference Second Team last season and holds the second most victories in school history with 82.

🏝️ Emily Fitzner will play both indoor and beach volleyball for the Trojans after a four-year indoor career in Indiana. The former captain suited up in 116 matches for her team and earned over 900 total assists.

🔼 Touch Down. USC men’s basketball has made their way overseas to Greece to compete in exhibition matches and participate in some team bonding for the next 10 days. Be sure to follow @USC_Hoops to stay in the know of all things men’s basketball as we keep up with all the action.

🔼 Make It Four. USC offensive lineman Justin Dedich is making watchlists like no other as of late. The big man turned up on his fourth watchlist - this time for the 2023 Rimington Trophy, an award given to the most outstanding center in NCAA DI College Football.

Dedich is one of the team’s most experienced lineman after making 11 starts with USC last year. Per PFF, he was ranked the No. 7 graded guard in the country in 2022, and is looking to improve during his senior campaign.

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HOF Standing. USC is among the top schools in the nation with the most Hall of Famers, but do you know how many former Trojans have been named into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

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

⚔️ ONE BIG THING

The Trojans are adding another member to the men’s golf team for the 2023-24 season.

🗣️ “He is a very skilled and dynamic player that will contribute immediately this fall. We are excited to welcome Antonio to the team.” - Head Coach Mark Hankins

Antonio Safa will be joining the team this season as a transfer from the University of Missouri where he played under now Trojan head coach Mark Hankins. The then-freshman was one of the top scorers on his team last year and led the team in scoring during the fall portion of the season.

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📅 LOOKING AHEAD

Thursday 8/17

⚽️ Soccer vs. Michigan @ 3:00pm PT | Purchase Tickets

Friday 8/25

🏐 Volleyball at Houston @ 6:00pm PT | Purchase Tickets

Saturday 8/26

🏈 Football vs. San Jose State @ 5:00pm PT | Purchase Season Tickets Today

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 14!

USC is tied for the most Pro Football Hall of Fame members with 14. The list includes the likes of Marcus Allen, Tony Boselli, Ronnie Lott, Troy Polamalu and many more.

Have a great Monday, everyone!