USC Trojans Dominate at Galen Center Against Long Beach State

In a display of offensive efficiency, the USC Trojans outscored Long Beach State 88-78 in a non-conference game at the Galen Center. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the visitors fell to 0-1 after this season opener.

The USC Trojans showcased a strong performance on their home court with an impressive shooting night, hitting 49 percent from the field and an outstanding 44 percent from beyond the arc. Their two-point attempts were particularly effective, with over half finding their mark. The team also excelled in ball distribution, tallying up to 24 assists which contributed significantly to their scoring opportunities.

Defensively, the Trojans made their presence felt by accumulating eight blocks and seven steals throughout the game. This defensive prowess limited Long Beach State's scoring chances and played a crucial role in maintaining control of the game flow. Despite committing one more turnover than Long Beach State, USC capitalized on turnovers better by scoring one additional point off them.

Long Beach State put up a valiant effort with solid numbers of their own. They managed to sink over 41 percent of their field goals and were successful on roughly 36 percent of three-point attempts. Dominating inside play was evident as they scored 42 points in paint and grabbed an impressive total of fifty rebounds during the contest.

However, it was not enough to overcome USC's balanced attack which saw them lead throughout both halves with scores of 43 and then another strong showing with another additional score of forty-five points in each respective period.

Looking ahead for fans of The USC Trojans: they will be facing off against Auburn Tigers next at Galen Center located in Los Angeles on December eighteen at five-thirty PM local time. This upcoming matchup can be watched nationally on ESPN channel two hundred six for those eager to follow along as The Trojans continue their season campaign.