Good morning! What a night of action for the Trojans. With three teams competing in NCAA tournaments, and one in Pac-12 postseason play, you know that USC is doing something right.

What all can you find in today's Brew?

👩‍🎓 More Than Athletes
⚾️ One Big Thing
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Natty Hunting. Trojans, are you ready to gear up for another National Championship matchup? USC women’s golf came in to Tuesday’s matches ready to prove they were the best remaining team, and so far, they have backed themselves up.

After defeating South Carolina 3-1-1 in the quarterfinals, the Trojans earned themselves a date with the No. 1 team in the country, Stanford. After securing a pair of wins from Cindy Kou and Christine Wang, they needed just one more win to secure a trip to the finals. Brianna Navarrosa, who went head-to-head with the No. 1 ranked amateur in the world, took the most significant win of the season in a wire-to-wire victory. There's some sort of ice in her veins that not many humans have.

Now the only team standing in the way of a fourth National Championship for the program is Wake Forest. Coverage begins at 1:35pm PT today and will be available to watch on the Golf Channel.

🔼 Five Run Man. It’s always a good day when USC bests crosstown rival UCLA, but to do it in the Pac-12 Tournament makes it all the sweeter.

The man of the match goes to Austin Overn, who hit a game-tying three run home run in the fifth inning, and the eventual game-winning triple that scored two runs. There’s seemingly nothing this guy can’t do. The runs mean nothing though without some defense, and a combination of Caden Connolly and Kyle Wisch held the Bruins scoreless the rest of the way to secure the victory.

Next on the list, Washington. First pitch is at 2:30pm PT on Thursday. Rest up Mr. Overn, because you certainly deserve it.

🔼 More Than Athletes. What a star-studded group we have here. Five Women of Troy from three different programs were named to a CSC At-Large Academic All-District Team.

From lacrosse, Claudia Shevitz and Emma Wightman earned the selection following their Pac-12 title. Both Audrey and Nicole Nourse were selected to the team after an outstanding performance this season, and winning the NCAA Championship in Beach Volleyball. Lastly, Bayley Weber, the MPSF Player of the Year, added another award to her resume with her selection representing the women’s water polo squad.

🔼 Still Waiting... The men’s tennis duo was not as fortunate with their weather as the doubles tournament was postponed last night due to harsh conditions. Stefan Dostanic and Bradley Frye’s doubles match will have to wait just a little bit longer.

🔼 Sweet Sixteen x2. In her NCAA singles debut, freshman Maddy Sieg is headed to the Round of 16 after taking care of her UNC opponent in straight sets. Sieg gave up just two sets during the match, and is poised to make a deep run in the singles bracket.

Even better, Sieg, and her partner Eryn Cayetano, (after quite the rain delay) defeated their Texas A&M counterparts in straight sets as well to move on to the Round of 16 in the doubles bracket. They will square off again later today for a chance at a quarterfinal matchup.

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Park On Fire. USC women’s golf dominated the first round of the NCAA Championships, coming in fourth thanks to Catherine Park’s nine under-par score.

Our question today—do you know where her score ranks in the record books for lowest score in a 72-hole tournament?

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

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⚔️ ONE BIG THING

USC baseball come out this season and shocked the Pac-12 with their performances week in and week out. As they say, you reap what you sow, and this team has gathered themselves a great crop of Pac-12 regular season awards.

Caden Aoki: All-Pac-12

The right-hander earned his honors for posting a 2.78 ERA, good for the best in the Pac-12. He gave up more than one run just twice in the regular season.

Austin Overn: All-Pac-12, All-Defensive Team

The centerfielder owned a .975 fielding percentage and set a team record for most triples in a season, accumulating 13 of them. He also had a team-high 20 multi-hit games and 52 runs.

Garrett Clarke: All-Pac-12 honorable mention

A solid closer with an impeccable 1.64 ERA in 25 appearances for the Trojans. He finished third in the Pac-12 in saves on the year.

Johnny Olmstead: All-Pac-12 honorable mention

After starting every game at third base, Olmstead hit a respectable .290 at the plate with 11 homers and 46 RBI’s, good enough for first and second on the team respectively.

Blake Sodersten: All-Pac-12 honorable mention

He switched it up throughout the season, but made his biggest impact down the stretch as a starter on the mound for the Trojans. He finished the year with a 3.82 ERA, fifth best among starters in the Pac-12.

Kyle Wisch: All-Pac-12 honorable mention

For a second straight season, Wisch finds himself on this list. He closed out the season with a 1.87 ERA and 39 strikeouts.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Wednesday 5/24

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ NCAA Championships in Scottsdale, AZ | Live Stats | Watch

👟 Track and Field @ NCAA West Preliminary Rounds in Sacramento, CA | Live Stream

Thursday 5/25

⚾️ Baseball vs. Washington in Pac-12 Tournament @ 2:30pm PT in Scottsdale, AZ | Watch

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships

👟 Track and Field @ NCAA West Preliminary Rounds in Sacramento, CA | Live Stream

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Third!

Her total of -9 was good enough for second place in the individual championships. She became the fourth Trojan freshman to post a top 2 finish, and the first since 2013.

Have a great Wednesday, everyone!