Good Morning Trojans. We host Michigan State tomorrow at 8pm. Be there! Here’s some game info.

What else do we have for you in today's edition of The Three Torches? Check it out below!

⚽️ Big Ten road win
🏐 Trojans beat LSU
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Took the W. The women’s soccer team beat Michigan 2-1 on Thursday night. Maribel Flores scored both goals for the Trojans. The women outshot Michigan 9-6. USC is now 4-2-1 this season. Goalkeeper Bella Grust made one save on goal.

⚽️ Read more about the win.

🔼 Victory! The women’s volleyball team beat LSU 3-1. The Trojans had 47 kills and six aces. Rylie McGinest and Brooklyn Tealer led the team with nine kills each. USC improved to 3-1 all-time against LSU.

🏐 Read more about the game.

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🔼 Always Giving Back. The football team honored teachers and students with a check for $1,000 on behalf of the Extra Yard For Teachers and the College Football Playoff Foundation.

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is the men’s water polo team! The Trojans are ranked No. 2 in the nation. They are undefeated so far this season with a 7-0 record. This weekend, they take on the 2025 Overnght MPSF Invitational.

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We Know Him!

Men’s basketball player Chibuzo Agbo was named the MVP of the Sablé tournament in what country?

Think you’ve got it? Scroll down for the answer!

USC Trojans Unite to Fight Blood Shortages

Join the USC Trojans in the nationwide We Give Blood drive to combat urgent blood shortages in the U.S. and inspire new donors. Every donation can save up to three lives.

From August 27 to December 5, every blood donation logged helps USC compete for $1 million to support student and community health programs. Plus, donors will receive limited-edition Homefield t-shirts, while supplies last. 

Here’s how to join the fight:

1. Donate blood anywhere in the U.S. Find a location at BigTen.org/Abbott/Donate

2. Snap a photo at your donation site or of your registration.

3. Log your donation at www.bigten.org/abbott/usc or text DONATE to 222688 (ABBOTT) – be sure to select USC!

4. Spread the word and rally fellow Trojans to join the cause.

Let’s show the power of the Trojan spirit.

Give blood. Upload your impact. Help save lives.

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday, September 19

🤽 Men’s Water Polo Mountain Pacific Invite @ 12pm | Live Stats | Watch 
⛳️ Men’s Golf William H. Tucker Intercollegiate
🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. LSU @ 7pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets 

Saturday, September 20

🤽 Men’s Water Polo Mountain Pacific Invite
⛳️ Men’s Golf William H. Tucker Intercollegiate
🏊 Swim Alumni Relays
🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA All-American Championships
🏈 Football vs. Michigan State @ 8pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, September 21

🤽 Men’s Water Polo Mountain Pacific Invite
🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA All-American Championships
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Michigan State @ 10am PT | Live Stats | Watch
🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. California @ 2pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: France!

⚔️ Have a great Friday, everyone!