Good morning! “We’ve made a concerted effort to get ahead on things, to really refine the details that are going to make us better going down the stretch.”

Quarterback Miller Moss shares how USC football is striving to improve during its bye week on the latest edition of Quick Hits with Keely Eure.

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

🎾 Women of Troy begin the Battle in the Bay
🏐 Volleyball recap
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Battle In The Bay. The USC women's tennis team will take to the court for the first time this fall as members of the Big Ten when four players head up North to take part in the Battle of the Bay Classic this weekend. The Women of Troy are looking to start the fall season off strong, coming off a tremendous 2024 season. The team stormed to a 20-9 record last spring, including an 8-2 record in the final season of Pac-12 conference play. USC also advanced to the Round of 16 in the NCAA Championship Tournament and saw three individuals qualify for the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championship.

📚️ Read more about the Trojans’ competing in the Battle in the Bay

🔼 New To Troy. USC track and field added its newest big-time jumper to the roster with the addition of Brady Palen. A First Team All-American in both the indoor and outdoor high jump, Palen will compete as a member of the Trojans for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

🔼 Gave It All. The No. 23-ranked USC women's volleyball team (3-2) fell three sets to none to top-ranked Pittsburgh in the Trojans' home opener at Galen Center. The Women of Troy put up a fight in the opening set, but fell in a thrilling 31-29 point. Ally Batenhorst led the squad with 15 kills and tacked on three blocks.

🗣️ SPREAD THE WORD

Do you know a friend or family member who is a USC fan? Simply forward them this email and they can sign up to receive The Three Torches by clicking the link below to subscribe. The Three Torches is sent every day and is completely free!

Lazy Dog Restaurant + Bar serves made-from-scratch American food and drink with seasonally inspired ingredients. It’s the perfect environment for a quick weeknight dinner, a meandering meal with old friends or a big night out. 

The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner, happy hour + late night and weekend brunch with a bar that includes specialty cocktails and a wide selection of craft beers. Lazy Dog has locations throughout California, including LA Live, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Virginia, Florida and Texas with more on the way! For more information, visit www.lazydogrestaurants.com.

📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

*All times Pacific

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 Ten Network

Friday, September 13
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Battle in the Bay Classic in San Francisco, CA
🏐 Volleyball vs. Ohio @ 7 p.m. in Los Angeles, CA | Tickets | Big Ten Network

Saturday, September 14
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Battle in the Bay Classic in San Francisco, CA
🤽‍♂️ Men’s Water Polo vs. UC Irvine @ Noon in Los Angeles, CA | Watch
🤽‍♂️ Men’s Water Polo vs. Whittier @ 1:30 p.m. in Los Angeles, CA | Watch

Sunday, September 15
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Battle in the Bay Classic in San Francisco, CA
🤽‍♂️ Men’s Water Polo vs. Pepperdine @ 1 p.m. in Los Angeles, CA | Watch

⚔️ Click here to view the full USC Trojan Athletics Calendar

⚔️ Have a great Thursday, everyone!