USC men's golf made it all the way to the NCAA Championship Match last year before being forced to settle for runner-up. Returning the same core players, the Trojans have been motivated all season to finish the tournament off this time around, but first, they need to qualify for the match play by finishing in the top eight of the four-day stroke play event in Eugene, Oregon.
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No. 3 USC won three times this season, so they remain one of the favorites to contend for the crown. The Trojans, who will tee off on Friday at 12:20 p.m., are led by All-American duo Rico Hoey and Sean Crocker.
Here is Hoey on the team's camaraderie ahead of the NCAA Tournament:
University Southern California Trojans
Tuesday, August 11
Tuesday, August 11
Tuesday, August 11
Tuesday, August 11
