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USC Trojans Overcome Colorado Buffaloes at Galen Center

The USC Trojans and the Colorado Buffaloes faced off in a conference game that ended with the Trojans securing a victory with a score of 68-61. The win adds to the Trojans' season tally, while the Buffaloes record another game in their ledger.


Dec 10, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard Bronny James (6) celebrates hitting a 3-point basket in the 2nd half against the Long Beach State 49ers at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sportsu

At the Galen Center, home of the USC Trojans, fans witnessed an intense matchup against visiting team, the Colorado Buffaloes. The game saw both teams locked in a competitive struggle, but it was ultimately the Trojans who emerged victorious. The home team's defense was particularly notable as they amassed nine blocks and twelve steals over the course of play. This defensive effort contributed significantly to their win.


The offensive side for USC was just as impressive with forty points scored in paint and twenty points off turnovers which showcased their ability to capitalize on their opponent's mistakes. Their shooting accuracy from two-point range stood at forty-nine percent which outshone their three-point performance at twenty-five percent.


The Colorado Buffaloes put up a resilient fight despite falling short on the scoreboard. They managed fifteen second-chance points and dominated total rebounds with forty-four compared to USC's twenty-nine. Their field goal percentage was lower than that of USC at forty-one percent but they had better success from beyond the arc hitting five out of seventeen attempts for a three-point percentage rounding up to twenty-nine percent.


In terms of ball handling, both teams had different fortunes; while USC maintained an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.78, indicative of careful possession play, Colorado struggled with twenty-two turnovers throughout the game which proved costly against a team like USC that knows how to exploit such opportunities.


As fans look ahead after this hard-fought battle on court, they can anticipate another exciting match-up when their beloved Trojans take on Utah Utes next time around. This upcoming encounter is scheduled for January 14th at 7:30 PM Pacific Time at Los Angeles' own Galen Center and will be broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network for fans unable to attend in person.

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