USC Trojans' Overtime Effort Falls Short Against Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion
In a closely contested battle, the USC Trojans faced off against the California Golden Bears, with both teams showing determination and skill. The game ended in an overtime session that saw the Trojans score 77 while the Golden Bears edged out with 83. The Trojans' season record now stands at 0-0, as this was their first conference game of the season.
The match-up was a showcase of resilience and tactical play, with both teams having their share of lead changes throughout. The USC Trojans demonstrated strong defensive capabilities by blocking nine shots and stealing possession five times from their opponents. Their offense was equally impressive with a total of 16 assists contributing to their overall score.
The team's effort in fast breaks resulted in 15 points, indicating their ability to capitalize on quick transitions. Despite these efforts, personal fouls were a challenge for both sides as each team committed 15 fouls over the course of the game.
The USC's shooting accuracy from within the arc stood at an effective rate of 45 percent but it was from beyond where they really shone, sinking six out of fifteen attempts which translates to an impressive three-point shooting percentage of 40 percent. However, free throws proved less successful for them as they managed to convert only 62 percent from the line.
Points in paint were another strong area for USC as they scored a significant amount totaling up to 38 points demonstrating their ability to penetrate defenses effectively. They also capitalized on turnovers by scoring 17 points off them while maintaining a low turnover count themselves with only six giveaways during playtime.
On defense, rebounds played a crucial role; however, despite securing a total rebound count of twenty-seven including nineteen defensive boards and four offensive ones – it wasn't enough against California's fifty-four rebounds which included seventeen offensive rebounds leading to thirteen second-chance points for them.
As fans look ahead after this intense encounter at Haas Pavilion where attendance peaked at eleven thousand eight hundred one spectators – attention turns toward future games on schedule. The next opportunity for redemption comes when USC travels away from home turf facing Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion located in Stanford on February ten o'clock post meridiem Pacific Time zone broadcasted nationally on ESPNU channel two hundred eight ensuring fans can follow all action live wherever they are.