The Three Torches 9/10: Feeling Good

Today, hear from a trio of Trojans on Trojans Live and a men's golf leads through round one

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Zach Garrett
September 10, 2024

Good Morning! Some of USC football’s student-athletes received some high praise from PFF, including running back Woody Marks.

What else do we have brewing for you, Trojan Family?

🏈 Hear from a trio of Trojans on Trojans Live
⛳️ Men’s golf leads through round one
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Trojans Live. Following an impressive showing that saw USC football earn its first shutout since 2011, defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn stops by the studio to talk about his unit’s performance. Plus, Aliki Arnold gives an on-field report on how the game unfolded, and USC swim & dive’s Anicka Delgado talks about the upcoming season and her time at the Paris Olympics.

🔼 Leaders of the Pack. Senior men’s golfer Gavin Aurilia propelled the Trojans as they posted their best two rounds on opening day since the 2019-20 season as both Aurilia and USC rank first on the leaderboard at the Southern Dunes Invitational. Aurilia followed a solid opening round 69 (-3) with his new career-best single-round performance 65 (-7). The senior leads the tournament by one stroke. Two other Trojans sit solidly in the top 15 after day one, with junior Jackson Rivera tied for seventh and junior Antonio Safa tied for 12th.

🔼 Off To A Hot Start. USC men's water polo not only grabbed four wins in its first weekend of work in 2024, but the Trojans are also on the board with the first MPSF Newcomer of the Week award of the season. A new face on the Trojan roster this year, sophomore transfer Robert López Duart secured the MPSF West Newcomer of the Week selection after serving up nine goals for USC at the Triton Invitational. López Duart and the Trojans are now set up for three games in two days in home waters this coming weekend at the Uytengsu Aquatics Center.

🔼 Rivalries Renewed. The USC men's basketball team officially announced its 2024-25 nonconference schedule and will feature an ambitious slate of games. The Trojans are set to play four contests against 2023-24 NCAA Tournament teams, and a potential seven of 11 contests against teams that finished over .500. USC will have the comfort of the Trojan Family as the team is set to play all of its nonconference games in the state of California and host nine contests at the Galen Center this fall. 

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

*All times Pacific

Tuesday, September 10
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Southern Dunes Invitational in Maricopa, AZ | Live Stats

Wednesday, September 11
🏐 Volleyball vs. Pittsburgh @ 6 p.m. in Los Angeles, CA | Tickets | Big Ten Network

Thursday, September 12
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Battle in the Bay Classic in San Francisco, CA
⚽️ Soccer vs. Washington @ 6:30 p.m. in Seattle, WA | Big Ten Network
🏐 Volleyball vs. Utah State @ 7 p.m. in Los Angeles, CA | Tickets | BIG+

⚔️ Have a great Tuesday, everyone!