USC can’t keep up with Michigan State in first-round NCAA tournament loss
2 years ago

USC can’t keep up with Michigan State in first-round NCAA tournament loss

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis waits to leave the game in the final minute of the Trojans’ first-round NCAA tournament loss to Michigan State on Friday in Columbus, Ohio. Months spent tempting fate finally foiled USC, which fell in the first round of the NCAA tournament to Michigan State, 72-62. Michigan State guard Tyson Walker flexes in front of USC’s Tre White during an NCAA tournament game March 17 in Columbus, Ohio. His late-season breakout offered hope that USC might catch fire down the stretch, but it would take 17 minutes before USC’s senior point guard scored Friday.

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USC routs Mississippi State 96-59 to reach Sweet 16 after losing JuJu Watkins to injury
6 days, 2 hours ago

USC routs Mississippi State 96-59 to reach Sweet 16 after losing JuJu Watkins to injury

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins went down with a season-ending knee injury five minutes into Monday night’s game. Top-seeded Southern California kept going without its star player, pummeling Mississippi State 96-59 to reach the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. We want our season to be extended.” Mississippi State couldn’t handle the bigger Trojans, …

March Madness: JuJu Watkins scores 22 and top-seeded USC routs UNCG 71-25 in 1st round
1 week, 1 day ago

March Madness: JuJu Watkins scores 22 and top-seeded USC routs UNCG 71-25 in 1st round

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins scored 22 points and top-seeded Southern California led all the way in routing 16th-seeded UNC Greensboro 71-25 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. “We were a little bit rusty on offense.” Watkins appeared to hurt her left hand early in the second quarter, occasionally shaking out her fingers. I’m all good.” …

USC left frustrated in season-ending loss to Purdue: ‘We got robbed’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

USC left frustrated in season-ending loss to Purdue: ‘We got robbed’

LA Times  

USC guard Desmond Claude drives against Purdue forward Camden Heide during the second half Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten tournament. Wesley Yates III sat in disbelief at his locker, rewinding the video over and over on his phone, reliving the same moment when USC’s season slipped away in a 76-71 loss to Purdue. I make that …

Juju Watkins leads No. 4 USC past No. 2 UCLA to claim Big Ten regular season title
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Juju Watkins leads No. 4 USC past No. 2 UCLA to claim Big Ten regular season title

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — For the first time in history, No. On top of that, Saturday’s matchup would likely decide the Big Ten player of the year between the Bruins’ Lauren Betts and the Trojans’ JuJu Watkins, each of whom are in the running for national player of the year. Furthermore, the game was a winner-take-all showdown for the Big Ten …

USC men’s tournament hopes are almost gone after loss to Ohio State
1 month ago

USC men’s tournament hopes are almost gone after loss to Ohio State

LA Times  

There was no hiding the desperation any longer. The Trojans’ chances to state their postseason case were dwindling fast in coach Eric Musselman’s first season, slipping away amid a stiff Big Ten slate. For a brief moment, as Claude’s floater connected and cut Ohio State’s lead to two, there was a glimmer of hope that USC still had life left …

No. 4 USC plays No. 22 Michigan State, aims for 5th straight win
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 4 USC plays No. 22 Michigan State, aims for 5th straight win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State averages 24.0 more points per game than USC gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: JuJu Watkins averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Trojans, scoring 24.2 points while shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Trojans: 9-1, averaging 78.7 points, 37.4 rebounds, …

With Lauren Betts out, No. 1 UCLA survives No. 22 Michigan State upset bid in thriller
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Lauren Betts out, No. 1 UCLA survives No. 22 Michigan State upset bid in thriller

LA Times  

UCLA guard Kiki Rice, left, tries to steal the ball away from Michigan State’s Theryn Hallock in the first half of the Bruins’ 75-69 win Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. Theryn Hallock and Julia Ayrault led the way for Michigan State as they erased UCLA’s eight-point halftime lead. Michigan State extended its lead with two free throws on the first possession …

USC powerless against late Minnesota surge as its NCAA tourney hopes take a hit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

USC powerless against late Minnesota surge as its NCAA tourney hopes take a hit

LA Times  

USC’s Desmond Claude, shown here shooting against Illinois on Jan. 11, finished with 12 points in a 69-66 loss to the Minnesota Gophers on Saturday at Galen Center. USC’s game against Minnesota on Saturday carried more emotional weight than a typical matchup for Trojans coach Eric Musselman. USC was unable to hold back a late Minnesota surge in a 69-66 …

Illness hits USC men, but Desmond Claude’s return helps them defeat Penn State
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Illness hits USC men, but Desmond Claude’s return helps them defeat Penn State

LA Times  

Wesley Yates III wiped the sweat already pouring from his forehead and steeled himself for the 40 minutes to come. “When I left my house this morning, I didn’t think they were going to play,” USC coach Eric Musselman acknowledged. In the face of it all and with the Trojans’ hopes for this season hinging on turning things around in …

UCLA edges No. 9 Michigan State 63-61 on Dailey’s basket with 7 seconds left
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCLA edges No. 9 Michigan State 63-61 on Dailey’s basket with 7 seconds left

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Eric Dailey Jr. scored the go-ahead basket over two defenders with 7 seconds left, lifting UCLA to a hard-fought 63-61 victory against No. Hall of Famer and Michigan State alum Magic Johnson was on his feet for the final seconds. Takeaways Michigan …

USC women bounce back from loss with win over Wisconsin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USC women bounce back from loss with win over Wisconsin

LA Times  

Kiki Iriafen, shown here earlier this season, led the Trojans in scoring Wednesday. USC’s JuJu Watkins, who entered the night averaging 24.7 points to rank third in Division I, had a season-low 14 points in 26 minutes. Then she got five points during a 10-4 run over the last 1:39 of the second quarter to give USC a 39-28 halftime …

Claude, Yates III lead USC to 70-64 upset of No. 7 Michigan State and snap Spartans’ 13-game streak
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Claude, Yates III lead USC to 70-64 upset of No. 7 Michigan State and snap Spartans’ 13-game streak

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 Michigan State 70-64 on Saturday afternoon, snapping the Spartans 13-game winning streak. Michigan State trailed 65-61 and was looking to make it a one possession game, but was called for a shot clock violation with 39.3 seconds remaining. Key moment Michigan State got within …

USC makes a statement with upset of No. 7 Michigan State
1 month, 4 weeks ago

USC makes a statement with upset of No. 7 Michigan State

LA Times  

USC guard Wesley Yates III, right, shoots over Michigan State center Szymon Zapala during the first half Saturday at Galen Center. Not only does it mark USC’s second win over a top-10 team in the past month, but the win would be the Trojans’ second Big Ten victory at home, where they’ve struggled since the start of Big Ten Conference …

Looking like a changed team, USC celebrates return home with win over Iowa
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking like a changed team, USC celebrates return home with win over Iowa

LA Times  

USC’s Wesley Yates III drives around Iowa’s Brock Harding during the Trojans’ win over the Hawkeyes on Tuesday at Galen Center. At the end of a long, emotional week, USC’s men’s basketball staff emerged one by one from the Galen Center tunnel just before tip-off Tuesday, relieved as ever to be back home. And by Tuesday night, as USC’s offense …

In a battle of rebuilding Big Ten programs, USC fades late in loss to Michigan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

In a battle of rebuilding Big Ten programs, USC fades late in loss to Michigan

LA Times  

They were hired less than two weeks apart last spring, each tasked with building Big Ten programs that were torn down to the studs. Eric Musselman and Dusty May had each taken wildly different paths in that process — Musselman stocking his USC roster with athletic wings, while May, at Michigan, built around two towering big men. But as the …

USC faces Michigan, seeks 5th straight win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

USC faces Michigan, seeks 5th straight win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! USC’s average of 6.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.7 fewer made shots on average than the 7.0 per game Michigan gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Desmond Claude is scoring 14.5 points per game with 3.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists for the Trojans. …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70
3 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 USC recovered from blowing a 18-point lead in the second half to beat Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70 on Saturday night. The game was a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight contest that the Huskies won and featured two of the best players …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller
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3 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, tries to drive past Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers during the second half of the Trojans’ 72-70 win Saturday night. “This is a really significant win, and it’s a significant win because of the stature of the UConn program and what Geno Auriemma has done for our sport,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “So I think …

USC football final thoughts: What went wrong in Trojans’ loss to Minnesota?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

USC football final thoughts: What went wrong in Trojans’ loss to Minnesota?

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — A disastrous fourth quarter led to USC’s second loss in the past three weeks as it fell 24-17 to Minnesota on Saturday night. The most prominent one is the Trojans’ offensive line, which hasn’t provided Miller Moss with enough time in the pocket to find players down the field consistently. All of Riley’s teams have ranked in …

USC final thoughts: What stood out in the Trojans’ comeback over Wisconsin?
6 months ago

USC final thoughts: What stood out in the Trojans’ comeback over Wisconsin?

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC overcame an 11-point halftime deficit with a dominant second half and pulled away from Wisconsin for an impressive 38-21 victory on Saturday afternoon. Naturally, we have to start with USC’s offensive line since that was one of the big topics of discussion this past week. CBS sideline reporter Jenny Dell reported during the second half that …

USC let Michigan off the hook, and now the Trojans’ margin for error is slim
6 months, 1 week ago

USC let Michigan off the hook, and now the Trojans’ margin for error is slim

New York Times  

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — USC had the opportunity in its hands. There is bound to be a team that can run the ball enough with a quarterback who can pass for more than 32 yards — though it should be noted that USC won’t face a defense like that in an environment like this the rest of the year. USC’s …

USC has quickly become a Big Ten power and should reach the CFP
6 months, 3 weeks ago

USC has quickly become a Big Ten power and should reach the CFP

LA Times  

Suddenly, the fantasy feels grounded in reality. USC coach Lincoln Riley talks to staff via his headset during the team’s win over Utah State on Saturday at the Coliseum. “There’s just a long ways to go, man, but, shoot, we couldn’t be more excited about what they’re doing, they way we’re playing defensively right now.” If their victory last week …

USC defeats California to advance to Pac-12 baseball tournament final
10 months, 1 week ago

USC defeats California to advance to Pac-12 baseball tournament final

LA Times  

USC pitcher Josh Blum, shown here pitching against Stanford in March 2023, earned his 10th save of the season Friday in USC’s win over California in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals on Friday. Freshman Brayden Dowd hit his first career home run and finished with four RBIs, Josh Blum threw two innings of scoreless relief for his 10th save and USC …

JuJu Watkins shines as USC advances to Sweet 16 for first time in 30 years
1 year ago

JuJu Watkins shines as USC advances to Sweet 16 for first time in 30 years

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins passes in front of Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry, left, and center Taiyanna Jackson during the Trojans’ victory in the second round of the NCAA tournament Monday at Galen Center. Watkins sent the Trojans to their first Sweet 16 since 1994 with 28 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in top-seeded USC’s 73-55 win over No. “When …

USC’s NCAA tournament dreams shattered in season-ending loss to Arizona
1 year ago

USC’s NCAA tournament dreams shattered in season-ending loss to Arizona

LA Times  

Arizona guard Caleb Love, right, drives against USC guard Bronny James during the first half of the Trojans’ 70-49 loss in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals Thursday. A second consecutive upset would clear the biggest remaining hurdle toward USC’s hopes of winning the Pac-12 tournament and the resulting automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Ninth-seeded USC’s ambitions — and its season …

USC holds off Washington to win wild Pac-12 tournament opener
1 year ago

USC holds off Washington to win wild Pac-12 tournament opener

LA Times  

The vibes resembled those of a team on the verge of doing something special, not playing out the final moments of a lost season. Ninth-seeded USC’s 80-74 victory over eighth-seeded Washington in a first-round game Wednesday afternoon represented the Trojans’ season-best fourth consecutive triumph as well as their fifth win in their last six games. USC has beaten Washington nine …

JuJu Watkins leads USC to exciting double-OT win over UCLA in Pac-12 tournament
1 year ago

JuJu Watkins leads USC to exciting double-OT win over UCLA in Pac-12 tournament

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins drives on UCLA guard Camryn Brown during the first half of the Trojans’ 80-70 double-overtime victory over UCLA in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday. From being picked to finish sixth in the Pac-12 preseason poll to earning the program’s highest seed in the conference tournament, USC is one win away from its first conference title since …

USC gives up 16-point lead then loses double-OT heartbreaker to Colorado
1 year, 1 month ago

USC gives up 16-point lead then loses double-OT heartbreaker to Colorado

LA Times  

USC guard Isaiah Collier shoots over Colorado forward Cody Williams during the first half of the Trojans’ 92-89 loss in double overtime Saturday at Galen Center. He turned his head toward Colorado’s bench, where coach Tad Boyle jumped twice in the air and raised both fists as Ellis’ potential game-tying three missed at the buzzer. The Trojans squandered a 16-point …

Watkins scores 32 and No. 10 USC pulls away in 3rd to beat Arizona 81-64 for its 4th straight win
1 year, 1 month ago

Watkins scores 32 and No. 10 USC pulls away in 3rd to beat Arizona 81-64 for its 4th straight win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — With under a month left in the regular season, JuJu Watkins has about seen it all from opposing defenses. “JuJu is so spectacular, people are going to come with all different game plans,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “For him to know our names and how we’re doing is insane.” Watkins scored nine points in the third …

Not even the return of Boogie Ellis in a rivalry game could fix USC’s scoring woes
1 year, 2 months ago

Not even the return of Boogie Ellis in a rivalry game could fix USC’s scoring woes

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis shoots over UCLA guard Dylan Andrews during the first half of the Trojans’ 65-50 loss at Galen Center on Saturday. We just gotta want it more.” Even with Ellis back from a nagging hamstring injury, USC’s offense is still stuck in neutral without freshman point guard Isaiah Collier. “I feel like we gotta continue to move …

USC falls apart at the end and loses to Washington State, can’t build on winning streak
1 year, 2 months ago

USC falls apart at the end and loses to Washington State, can’t build on winning streak

LA Times  

Boogie Ellis walked stiffly into the postgame interview room, dragging his left leg behind him the same way the fifth-year senior is trying to drag an underachieving USC team into the postseason picture. Ellis fought through a lingering hamstring injury to score 18 points with five rebounds, but lacked his usual explosiveness to make key shots down the stretch in …

USC’s second-half woes continue: Takeaways from Trojans’ loss to UCLA
1 year, 4 months ago

USC’s second-half woes continue: Takeaways from Trojans’ loss to UCLA

LA Times  

Last season, the fourth quarter was USC’s Achilles’ heel. Hoping to turn his team into late-game closers, the USC coach adopted the mantra “the longer it goes, the better we get.” The oft-repeated saying is just empty words now after USC’s second-half tailspin hit rock bottom with a 38-20 loss to rival UCLA at the Coliseum on Saturday. “I’ve clearly …

Boogie Ellis and Isaiah Collier help USC fend off Brown upset bid
1 year, 4 months ago

Boogie Ellis and Isaiah Collier help USC fend off Brown upset bid

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis reacts after drawing a call during the first half of the Trojans’ 81-70 victory over Brown at Galen Center on Sunday. USC guard Isaiah Collier shoots during the first half against Brown. Ellis was two of six at the free-throw line in the first half and was shooting free throws when USC returned to the court …

James Madison surprises No. 4 Michigan State 79-76 in OT, earning program’s 2nd Top 25 win
1 year, 4 months ago

James Madison surprises No. 4 Michigan State 79-76 in OT, earning program’s 2nd Top 25 win

Associated Press  

EAST LANSING, Mich. — James Madison, not No. “We’re not scared of names,” T.J. Bickerstaff said after scoring 21 points, including a tying shot with 30 seconds left in regulation. “We go hard.” James Madison improved to 2-32 against ranked teams, knocking off a team in the AP Top 25 for the first time since beating No. After Michigan State’s …

USC can’t keep up with Washington in scoring spree, crippling its Pac-12 title hopes
1 year, 4 months ago

USC can’t keep up with Washington in scoring spree, crippling its Pac-12 title hopes

LA Times  

Washington running back Dillon Johnson scores on a 52-yard run in front of USC safety Calen Bullock in the second quarter of the Trojans’ 52-42 loss at the Coliseum on Saturday night. The Trojans’ defense managed a rare stop, forcing Washington to settle for a field goal, and USC drove into Husky territory down three with a chance to seize …

USC vs. Utah takeaways: Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are feeling the heat
1 year, 5 months ago

USC vs. Utah takeaways: Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are feeling the heat

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley walks on the sidelines during the Trojans’ loss to Utah at the Coliseum Saturday. He said to “the trained eye” this season’s struggling USC defense doesn’t resemble last year’s unit even if the missed tackles and long gains surrendered look similar. Despite his efforts, Riley admitted Saturday after the first home loss of his USC career …

USC earns No. 10 seed and first-round matchup with No. 7 Michigan State in East region
2 years ago

USC earns No. 10 seed and first-round matchup with No. 7 Michigan State in East region

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis, driving against Arizona State forward Jamiya Neal in the Pac-12 tournament, will lead the Trojans against Michigan State on Friday in the NCAA tournament. This year’s trip marks the fifth tournament invite in 10 seasons at USC for Andy Enfield, making him the most prolific coach at the school in terms of tournament appearances. “We’re hoping …

Tyson Walker steps up big, gives Michigan State the gift of a win that meant more
2 years, 1 month ago

Tyson Walker steps up big, gives Michigan State the gift of a win that meant more

New York Times  

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State needed a little something to pick it up this week. In two years at Michigan State, he has played 62 games, made 54 starts and averaged 10.5 points and 3.6 assists per game. That’s when he really looked like he might just be Michigan State’s best player. Indiana looked poised for a runaway before …

USC overcomes early injury to Josh Morgan in win over Washington State
2 years, 1 month ago

USC overcomes early injury to Josh Morgan in win over Washington State

LA Times  

USC forward Vincent Iwuchukwu, right, and guard Drew Peterson, left, block a shot attempt by Washington State guard TJ Bamba during the first half of the Trojans’ 80-70 win Thursday at Galen Center. A team trainer tends to USC forward Josh Morgan during the first half of USC’s win over Washington State on Thursday night. Even still, USC led by …

Boogie Ellis, Drew Peterson help USC put away Colorado State
2 years, 3 months ago

Boogie Ellis, Drew Peterson help USC put away Colorado State

LA Times  

USC guard Drew Peterson finished with 18 points while Boogie Ellis with 19 in the team’s 73-64 win over Colorado State on Wednesday. Boogie Ellis hit four three-pointers and finished with 19 points, Drew Peterson scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half and USC beat Colorado State 73-64 at the Jerry Colangelo Classic on Wednesday night. Stevens …

Big game by Boogie Ellis propels USC to upset over No. 19 Auburn
2 years, 3 months ago

Big game by Boogie Ellis propels USC to upset over No. 19 Auburn

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis is fouled by Auburn guard Tre Donaldson while driving to the basket in the first half of USC’s 74-71 victory over Auburn at Galen Center on Sunday. We’ve a young team developing and this showed we can compete.” Boogie Ellis scored a career-high 28 points and the Trojans forced 14 of Auburn’s season-high 23 turnovers in …

USC basketball team is edged by Wisconsin in third-place game in Bahamas
2 years, 4 months ago

USC basketball team is edged by Wisconsin in third-place game in Bahamas

LA Times  

USC’s Drew Peterson, pictured last season, had 17 points and 10 rebounds Friday, but the Trojans lost 64-59 to Wisconsin in the Battle for Atlantis third-place game in the Bahamas. Chucky Hepburn capped a 17-point game with a steal and layup with 10.5 seconds to play to secure Wisconsin’s 64-59 win over USC in the Battle for Atlantis third-place game …

Turnovers haunt Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Takeaways from UCLA’s loss to USC
2 years, 4 months ago

Turnovers haunt Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Takeaways from UCLA’s loss to USC

LA Times  

Caleb Williams climbed a red ladder in the south end zone of the Rose Bowl, raising a sword in the air as the Trojan Marching Band serenaded the traveling Trojan faithful with USC’s ubiquitous fight song. This couldn’t have been the way Dorian Thompson-Robinson imagined his career in the Rose Bowl would end. While USC’s first-year rebuild under Lincoln Riley …

Cold shooting and turnovers doom USC in stunning loss to Florida Gulf Coast
2 years, 4 months ago

Cold shooting and turnovers doom USC in stunning loss to Florida Gulf Coast

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis, shown here playing against Miami in the NCAA tournament in March, finished with 14 points in the Trojans’ 74-61 season-opening loss to Florida Gulf Coast at Galen Center on Monday. A decade ago, when “Dunk City” first captivated the nation, its blistering pace and high-flying style turned Florida Gulf Coast into a March marvel — and, …

Can USC football recover from this? Four takeaways from the Trojans’ loss to Utah
2 years, 5 months ago

Can USC football recover from this? Four takeaways from the Trojans’ loss to Utah

LA Times  

As the weeks progressed, Caleb Williams punctuated each of his postgame news conferences with a joyful declaration of USC’s unblemished record. USC’s famous rallying cry couldn’t be more fitting for a team confronted with its first major adversity during a mostly charmed season. Saturday’s loss dashed USC’s hopes for an undefeated season, but the rest of the team’s goals — …

Michigan State survives, edges Davidson 74-73 in NCAAs
3 years ago

Michigan State survives, edges Davidson 74-73 in NCAAs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michigan State was tough enough to take back the lead in a critical moment, then fortunate enough to withstand Davidson’s desperation final charge. The Spartans survived regardless, getting a career-high 27 points from Joey Hauser to edge the Wildcats 74-73 on Friday …

No. 16 USC has no answer in lopsided loss to No. 2 Arizona
3 years ago

No. 16 USC has no answer in lopsided loss to No. 2 Arizona

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis and forward Max Agbonkpolo, right, wrestle for the ball with Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa during the game Tuesday at Galen Center. “You’re not going to win playing like that.” Arizona burst out of the gate like a team intent on erasing any doubt about the fate of the Pac-12 title race. “We just didn’t make shots.” …

USC hopes to find the consistent scorer as crucial stretch of schedule awaits
3 years, 1 month ago

USC hopes to find the consistent scorer as crucial stretch of schedule awaits

LA Times  

USC forward Isaiah Mobley looks to shoot as Arizona State center Enoch Boakye and forward Alonzo Gaffney, top left, defend during the second half Thursday in Tempe, Ariz. Add in USC’s dismal perimeter work late against Arizona on Saturday, and its combined shooting percentage dipped to a paltry 23.4% during the final seven minutes of its four defeats. That was …

Isaiah Mobley heats up late to spur No. 5 USC to win over Oregon State
3 years, 2 months ago

Isaiah Mobley heats up late to spur No. 5 USC to win over Oregon State

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis, center, is fouled by Oregon State Beavers guard Dashawn Davis as he drives to the basket during the first half of the Trojans’ 81-71 win Thursday at the Galen Center. After its undefeated start unraveled in Palo Alto, USC returned to the same issues against Oregon State that plagued its loss to Stanford, raising questions of …

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