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 […]
UCLA and USC make their way into the Big Ten baseball tournament
UCLA Baseball Aims for Big Ten Tournament Title The UCLA baseball team is looking to build on its impressive regular season performance. They have set a program record with a 48-6 record and are aiming for the Big Ten Tournament title, having likely already secured the top seed for the NCAA Tournament. “This is a […]
JuJu Watkins returns to the USC women’s basketball team
USC Women’s Basketball Looks to Create a Superteam It feels a bit like a fantasy draft gone wrong. Imagine pairing the top players in the nation with the best returning freshmen and the most promising high school recruits. Who could possibly stand in their way? This is the scenario that University of Southern California women’s […]
Notre Dame and USC are in ongoing discussions to bring back their rivalry series.
USC and Notre Dame in Talks to Renew Historic Rivalry The University of Notre Dame and the University of Southern California are currently engaged in discussions to bring back their long-standing rivalry, as reported by USC. According to a report by Ryan Kartje, it remains uncertain when the rivalry will actually resume or what the […]