Senior sports staff picks best moments of Spring 2026
Every game counts, but only some of them stick with us after the crowd goes home.
FOOTBALL
Lane, Ramsey round out USC’s NFL Draft picks
Several other Trojans signed with teams after the draft or received minicamp invites.
Lane, Ramsey round out USC’s NFL Draft picks
Several other Trojans signed with teams after the draft or received minicamp invites.
Makai Lemon drafted 20th overall to the Philadelphia Eagles
The star wide receiver became the 76th USC player drafted in the first round.
BASKETBALL
Alijah Arenas will return to USC for the 2026-27 season
After entering the 2026 NBA Draft, Arenas will withdraw and return to USC.
Alijah Arenas files for the NBA Draft, could return to USC
Arenas and Jacob Cofie entered the draft as early entry candidates before Friday’s deadline.
Alijah Arenas will return to USC for the 2026-27 season
After entering the 2026 NBA Draft, Arenas will withdraw and return to USC.
BASEBALL
The Dedeaux Field effect
USC baseball has been nearly unbeatable at home this season — but why?
The Dedeaux Field effect
USC baseball has been nearly unbeatable at home this season — but why?
Baseball’s offense goes silent in loss to UC Irvine
No. 21 USC failed to get into a rhythm on offense in the 4-1 loss on Tuesday.
WATER POLO
Women’s water polo claims NCAA title
The Trojans took down UC Berkeley on Sunday to win their first title since 2021.
Women’s water polo wins seventh NCAA championship
The Trojans narrowly defeated UC Berkeley 10-9 in the final to claim their first title since 2021.
Women’s water polo claims NCAA title
The Trojans took down UC Berkeley on Sunday to win their first title since 2021.
VOLLEYBALL
Men’s volleyball earns NCAA berth after deep MPSF Tournament run
USC lost the championship match but still earned its first NCAA bid since 2019.
Men’s volleyball earns NCAA berth after deep MPSF Tournament run
USC lost the championship match but still earned its first NCAA bid since 2019.
Men’s volleyball takes back-to-back losses to No. 4 Pepperdine
No. 6 USC failed to win a set across its final two matches of the 2026 regular season.
SOCCER
Soccer unveils No. 1 recruiting class after disappointing year
The class includes seven players, including the No. 1 goalkeeping prospect.
Soccer’s NCAA Tournament hopes in question after early B1G tourney loss
USC fell 1-0 to Northwestern in the first round without graduate goalie Bella Grust.
Soccer unveils No. 1 recruiting class after disappointing year
The class includes seven players, including the No. 1 goalkeeping prospect.
TENNIS
Men’s tennis bested by Bruins in Big Ten Tournament
No. 19 USC’s loss raised concerns ahead of its NCAA tournament clash against Duke.
Men’s tennis bested by Bruins in Big Ten Tournament
No. 19 USC’s loss raised concerns ahead of its NCAA tournament clash against Duke.
Maryland upsets women’s tennis in Big Ten quarterfinals
No. 12 USC fell in its first tournament matchup after a stellar regular season run.
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