USC Trojans Set to Face Alabama State Hornets at Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Men's Basketball Clash

As the USC Trojans prepare to take on the Alabama State Hornets, fans are eager for what promises to be an exciting matchup at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The game is set against a backdrop of recent performances that provide insights into what can be expected from the Trojans.

In their last outing, despite a valiant effort, USC fell short against Long Beach State with a score of 79-84. The game was fiercely contested and required overtime to decide the winner. The Trojans showcased their ability to generate points off turnovers, scoring 29 points in this category and demonstrating aggressive defense with 13 steals. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 23 percent of their three-point attempts.

The previous game saw USC face a tough opponent in Gonzaga Bulldogs where they were defeated 76-89. Once again, offensive rebounds were a strong point for the team as they grabbed 14 compared to Gonzaga's 11. Despite this advantage and shooting an impressive 57 percent from two-point range, their three-point shooting let them down with just a 27 percent success rate.

However, it’s not all grim reading for Trojan fans; before these two losses was an emphatic victory over Eastern Washington Eagles where USC dominated with a scoreline of 106-78. Their field goal percentage was stellar at approximately 57 percent overall and an impressive assist-to-turnover ratio of over three indicated excellent ball movement and decision-making.

As we look ahead to the upcoming contest at Montgomery's Dunn-Oliver Acadome—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play into home court advantage—it’s clear that if USC can capitalize on turnovers while improving their perimeter shooting accuracy as seen in past games, they have every chance of coming away with a win.

Trojan supporters should mark their calendars for December 20th when this intriguing encounter will unfold. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, ensuring no one misses out on what is sure to be another chapter in this season’s story for USC Men's Basketball.