USC can’t keep up with Michigan State in first-round NCAA tournament loss
1 year, 9 months 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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JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70
2 days, 17 hours 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 days, 20 hours 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 final thoughts: What stood out in the Trojans’ comeback over Wisconsin?
2 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months 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
3 months, 2 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
7 months 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
8 months, 4 weeks 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
9 months, 1 week 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
9 months, 1 week 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 2 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
1 year, 9 months 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 …

USC overcomes early injury to Josh Morgan in win over Washington State
1 year, 10 months 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 …

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

Cold shooting and turnovers doom USC in stunning loss to Florida Gulf Coast
2 years, 1 month 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, 2 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 — …

No. 16 USC has no answer in lopsided loss to No. 2 Arizona
2 years, 9 months 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
2 years, 10 months 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
2 years, 11 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 …

Spartans run: Michigan State rolls past No. 24 Miami, 38-17
3 years, 3 months ago

Spartans run: Michigan State rolls past No. 24 Miami, 38-17

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Michigan State spent the week preparing for a fight. He’s such a competitor and he’s not going to be satisfied until we are.” King — who rehabbed a torn ACL throughout the offseason and didn’t miss a game — said he would get his shoulder examined Sunday, but insisted it was “not too bad.” Charleston Rambo …

Amid four-game losing streak, UCLA relieved to make NCAA tournament
3 years, 9 months ago

Amid four-game losing streak, UCLA relieved to make NCAA tournament

LA Times  

UCLA guard David Singleton, right, celebrates along with guard Tyger Campbell during a loss to USC on March 6. “It’s making sure our guys understand that we’re a good team,” Cronin said, “and they can win.” Michigan State absorbed its blows early in the season, losing to Northwestern as part of a 10-9 start before toppling Illinois and Michigan, Big …

USC finds a way late to beat Stanford
3 years, 10 months ago

USC finds a way late to beat Stanford

LA Times  

USC guard Ethan Anderson drives to the basket against Stanford forward James Keefe during the first half on Tuesday in Stanford. All game long, Stanford had kept USC at arm’s length, shooting 50% from the field, swiftly thwarting any serious sniff at a comeback. That’s when Tahj Eaddy, the one consistent beacon of offense in the Trojans backcourt this season, …

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