Good morning, Trojan Family. We have two semifinalists for big awards this week! JuJu Watkins is a semifinalist for the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Player of the Year. Lindsay Gottlieb is a semifinalist for the Werner Ladder Naismith National Coach of the Year.

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

🏐 Sweep over Penn State
🏊 NCAA Champs
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Swept ‘Em. The No. 5 men’s volleyball team swept No. 19 Penn State 3-0. Caleb Blanchette dished out 23 assists and had 10 digs for his fourth-career double-double. This was the Trojans’ seventh win over a ranked opponent this season.

🏐 Here’s more about the win.

🔼 Next Up. Five USC divers have earned bids to the NCAA Championships after strong performances at the Zone E Diving Competition. See who is moving on here!

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is women’s tennis player Jana Hossam. Hossam was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. This is her second time earning the award. She recorded her 15th singles win of the year on Friday against UCLA.

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How Many? USC’s Pro Day on Wednesday had many athletes showing off their skills and measurements.

A total of ## NFL Draft prospects competed.

Think you got it? Scroll on down for the answer!

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday, March 14

👟 Track & Field NCAA Indoor Championships
🤽‍♂️ Women’s Water Polo vs. TBD
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Washington @ 12pm PT
⚾️ Baseball at Michigan @ 1pm PT | Live Stats
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse vs. Marist @ 1pm PT | Live Stats | Watch
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. UCLA @ 3pm PT
🏐 Men’s Volleyball vs. Ball State @ 7pm PT | Live Stats | Tickets

Saturday, March 15

👟 Track & Field NCAA Indoor Championships
🤽‍♂️ Women’s Water Polo vs. TBD
🏐 Women’s Beach Volleyball vs. Florida Gulf Coast/Stetson @ 7:30am/12:30pm PT
⚾️ Baseball at Michigan @ 11am PT
🏐 Men’s Volleyball at Hawai’i @ 10pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, March 16

⛳️ Men’s Golf Fight On! Alumni Challenge
🏐 Women’s Beach Volleyball at Florida Atlantic/Georgia State @ 8/10am PT
⚾️ Baseball at Michigan @ 10am PT | Live Stats
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Oregon @ 12:30pm PT
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse vs. Johns Hopkins @ 1pm PT | Live Stats | Watch

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 15!

⚔️ Have a great Friday, everyone!