November 2014 (1) Candygrams

Sunday, 11/9/2014---Women of Troy Exhibition Basketball vs. Concordia

My husband Jim and I were able to sit courtside for the USC Women of Troy basketball exhibition game versus Concordia. The entire Galen Center was filled with children from various Los Angeles Unifed School District (LAUSD) schools! They were chanting and cheering, LOUDLY! Then we heard shrills! A young man, whom we had walked past to get to our seats, was the object of their attention. He and his entourage walked around the entire lower section that encircles the court. All of the children in each section ran down to see him and possibly touch his hand. So many squeals! Trojan Candy asked an adult LAUSD chaperone who the young man was. His name was Roshon Fegan. I couldn't resist....I had to take his picture. Trojan Candy found out later that he is an actor, singer-songwriter and dancer. What a young talent!

Our Women of Troy started fast and easily scored on the Concordia Eagles. Here are three pictures of our players scoring free throws against Concordia.

Jordan Adams

Brianna Barrett

Kristen Simon

We won big.

After their huddle, the team acknowledged the audience and thanked us for coming.

FIGHT ON, Women of Troy Basketball.

What a weekend of USC sports!

Saturday, 11/8/2014---USC Men's Exhibition Basketball vs. CSULA

We went to the Men's Basketball Exhibition with Cal State LA at the Galen Center.

Our Men's Basketball Team stood at attention for the Star Spangled Banner.

We started the game slowly. We were down 14-1, then our offense kicked in. We won 87-68!

Trojan Candy got to meet friend Samantha Tulin Taylor's new son, Bailey! What a little cutie! FIGHT ON, Samantha!

FIGHT ON, Men's Basketball!

Friday, 11/7/2014---USC Women's Soccer vs. UCLA

Trojan Candy was sitting in the Coliseum waiting for the Women of Troy Soccer Team's match with UCLA to begin, when I heard a voice say, "Hi, Candy." It was friend Nikola Jovanovic (3/26/2014). He and two basketball teammates, Luis Strahinja Gavrilovic (11/16/2012) and Devon Pflueger, came to support the Women of Troy Soccer Team. They posed for this picture. Can you recognize Luis?

The Women of Troy Soccer Seniors and their families were honored on the big screen.

FIGHT ON, #27 Alex Quincey! FIGHT ON, #22 Heather Davis (9/29/2011)! FIGHT ON, #3 Jessica Musmanno (4/13/2012)! FIGHT ON, #1 Caroline Stanley (3/23/2012)!

Unfortunately, our team lost 2-0.

FIGHT ON, Women of Troy Soccer!

Sunday, November 2, 2014---Men's and Women's Basketball Trojan Tip-Off

The Galen Center opened at 11:30 a.m. for the Men's and Women's Basketball Tip-Off. Trojan Candy was there, so ready to take lots of pictures. I did just that!

The Dance Force was there en force!

Three friends posed for pictures for yours truly. Donna Heinel and her son Caleb.

Larry Jung and the Song Girls

Mel Hughes (8/24/2012) and the Song Girls.

Trojan Candy went inside the arena to see our Women of Troy Basketball Team's exhibition game. Head Coach Cynthia Cooper huddled with the team.

Jordan Moore, Alexyz Vaioletama, and Jordan Adams

Jordon Moore interviewed Alexyz Vaioletama (6/23/2011) and Jordan Adams while Coach Cooper "photo bombed" their picture.

Trojan Candy saw the Men's Team walk into the arena. Friend Nikola Jovanovic (3/26/2014) smiled for this picture.

Julian Jacobs, Malik Marquetti, Strahinja Gavrilovic and Jordan McLaughlin

Friend Luis Strahinja Gavrilovic (11/16/2012) posed with Julian Jacobs and two new players Malik Marquetti and Jordan McLaughlin.

The men's team gathered on the benches to wait until they could take the court. Trojan Candy tapped Darion Clark on his shoulder and asked him to gather the team for a picture. He did! Here is the 2014 USC Men's Basketball Team.

After the Women of Troy's game ended, there was a three point shooting contest between the men and the women and a shooting contest involving two fans.