USC baseball stumbles dramatically just two outs away from Omaha
Devastating Ninth Inning for USC Baseball What might be remembered as one of the toughest innings in USC baseball history started off simply enough—with a routine out. On Sunday, Trojans closer Adam Troy managed to get a ground ball to second base, putting his team ahead by one run in the bottom of the ninth. […]
NCAA baseball tournament: UNC stages a comeback against USC
UNC’s Dramatic Comeback Secures Spot in Men’s College World Series During the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 3 in the Super Regional against USC, the North Carolina Tar Heels found themselves trailing 3-1, just six outs away from elimination. However, the Tar Heels staged an impressive comeback, ultimately winning 4-3 and earning a […]
USC baseball struggles in Super Regional, leading to a crucial Game 3.
USC Baseball Faces Challenge Ahead of College World Series The path to the College World Series is proving challenging for USC baseball. After a strong start in the NCAA Tournament Super Regional, the Trojans encountered a tougher opponent on Saturday. North Carolina’s ace, Jason DeCaro, effectively stifled one of the hottest offenses in college baseball, […]
How Andy Stankiewicz brought USC baseball back to life after years of underachievement
USC Baseball’s Resurgence Under Andy Stankiewicz After a long wait, the University of Southern California (USC) baseball team is experiencing a revival, marked by an enthusiastic congratulatory message from Justin Dedeaux, son of the renowned coach Rod Dedeaux. He simply texted, “Just like the good old days.” Those days were indeed remarkable. Under Rod Dedeaux’s […]
USC baseball moves forward to its first Super Regional since 2005
USC’s Pitching and Bats Shine in NCAA Tournament The USC pitching staff was expected to drive the team’s postseason success, and they certainly lived up to that. But the real story, at least to me, was the Trojan offense. It brought back memories of those earlier Cardinal and Gold teams that used to dominate college […]
USC baseball struggles in the final moments of NCAA Tournament debut
NCAA Tournament Opening Night: USC’s Late Collapse It seems Andy Stankiewicz’s pitching strategy, which some would call a bit unorthodox, just didn’t pan out as hoped. What does a standard pitching approach even look like anymore? It’s a bit disheartening, honestly. On Friday night, with one out in the ninth inning and the game hanging […]
Mason Edwards and Grant Govel make USC a strong competitor in the NCAA Tournament
Two young athletes from Southern California set out to bring back a tradition when they first crossed paths four years ago during a visit as pitching prospects for USC. Mason Edwards was beginning to emerge as a promising left-handed pitcher, showcasing a sharp breaking ball alongside an improving fastball. Meanwhile, Grant Goebel had just undergone […]
UCLA triumphs over USC to secure the Crosstown Cup
Crosstown Cup Awarded to UCLA UCLA has secured the Crosstown Cup, which is their second win against rival USC in the past three years. Recent matchups have not been very close, with UCLA defeating USC 115-75, and they hold a head-to-head record of 23 wins, 12 losses, and 1 tie. That 115-point score is notable, […]
Lincoln Riley says USC was just a few plays from the playoff and believes he has improved as a coach since his time at Oklahoma.
Challenges Ahead for Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans Lincoln Riley’s time as head coach of the USC Trojans has had its share of ups and downs. When he started ahead of the 2022 season, there were lofty expectations for him to revive the team. His previous success with the Oklahoma Sooners, where he recorded […]
USC defeats Michigan State in first round of Big Ten Tournament
Sometimes, the simplest stories are the most effective. Mason Edwards faced off against the top strikeout leader and the final team to make it to the Big Ten Tournament – and he emerged victorious. On Friday, USC’s ace pitched four scoreless innings against Michigan State, shutting them out while the Trojans celebrated a 7-0 win […]