Good Morning! USC Track & Field has added an outstanding recruiting class and group of transfer athletes to the 2024-25 team, including a women's recruiting class ranked No. 1 overall. Check out a quick recap of all of the 33 additions to the program.

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

🏐 Trojans break down Bobcats to wrap up SoCal Cup I
🤽‍♂️ Men’s water polo recap
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 On A Roll. USC men’s water polo closed out its three-game stretch with a convincing 16-7 win over Pepperdine. The Trojan defense silenced Pepperdine for over 16 minutes of action while the offense clicked off a run that left no doubt, keeping USC undefeated on the year at 7-0 while handing the Waves their first loss. With two goals in the game, Robert López Duart continues to lead USC in scoring, now with 13 goals. The Trojans will look to keep their win streak going at the Mountain Pacific Invitational starting September 21.

🔼 Breaking It Down. USC volleyball improved to 5-2 on the season after taking down Ohio in four sets to complete play in the SoCal Cup I at Galen Center. Ally Batenhorst matched her career high with 19.5 points gained on a career-high 17 kills while Grae Gosnell posted a season-high 15 digs and had two assists. The Trojans co-host SoCal Cup II next week and welcome Loyola Marymount, UNLV, and UC San Diego.

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🔼 Back For More. USC women's golf opens its season in familiar territory as the Women of Troy take on the Leadership and Golf Invitational as the defending champions of the event. The Trojans come in with a fresh new lineup to take on the 16-team, two-day tournament at Chambers Bay.

🗣️ "This entire group is really excited to start our season at such an amazing golf course. Chambers Bay provides a super unique test that will challenge every part of our games. The team has prepared well and we're looking forward to competing." - Justin Silverstein, head coach

🔼 Fall Ball. USC lacrosse announced its month-long fall season with five events, including two home events, the Women of Troy Play Day and the Cardinal and Gold game. The Trojans start their fall at home as they face the Japanese University Team and SDSU at USC's play day on September 23. The Trojans then head to Palm Springs as they face Arizona State on October 5 and wrap up the season with the Cardinal and Gold scrimmage on October 19.

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO goes to USC men’s water polo captains Carson Kranz and Max Miller. Both Trojans scored their 100th career goals over the weekend during the third period of play during the win over UC Irvine.

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Top Talent. The Trojan track and field team heading into the 2024-25 season is loaded with talent. From transfers to freshman, USC will be highly competitive in each meet they head into this year.

Our question today: which new addition to the USC track and field team is coming off a pair of gold medal performances in Paris this summer?

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

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

*All times Pacific

Monday, September 16
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Leadership and Golf Invitational in University Place, WA

Tuesday, September 17
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Leadership and Golf Invitational in University Place, WA

Wednesday, September 18
No scheduled events

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Ezra Frech!

Frech will join the Trojans after winning two gold medals at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France. He won the 100m dash with a personal-best time of 12.06 and then won the T63 high jump with a Paralympics record clearance of 6-4.25.

⚔️ Have a great Monday, everyone!