USC Trojans Stumble as Washington Huskies Unleash Second Half Surge at Galen Center

First Half

The USC Trojans, with a record of 6-2, faced off against the Washington Huskies, who held a 5-3 record. The game took place at the Galen Center and ended with a score of 84-76 in favor of the Dawgs. In the first half, SC came out strong, building an impressive lead. The Trojans managed to put up 48 points compared to Washington's 30. Key contributions came from players like Jerry Easter II and Chad Baker-Mazara who combined for significant points early on.

Second Half

However, the second half saw a dramatic shift in momentum as Washington surged back into contention. The Huskies scored an overwhelming 54 points while limiting SC to just 28. This comeback was fueled by their efficient shooting and dominance in rebounds; they secured a total of 45 rebounds compared to SC's 31 throughout the game.

Post Game Analysis

The post game analysis highlights that what went wrong for USC Trojans was their inability to maintain defensive pressure and capitalize on scoring opportunities during crucial moments in the second half. Despite having fewer turnovers than their opponents (8 compared to Washington's 12), SC struggled with field goal efficiency which stood at only 37 percent.

Final Thoughts

In terms of individual performances, Ezra Ausar showed promise but couldn't turn his efforts into enough points during critical stretches when needed most by his team. Meanwhile, Jordan Marsh contributed significantly but it wasn't enough against an aggressive Husky offense that excelled particularly well inside paint areas where they scored heavily.

Looking ahead after this tough loss against formidable opposition like those from Seattle’s side - fans can catch upcoming action when our beloved team heads down south facing San Diego Toreros next week December ninth starting nine PM Eastern Time live broadcasted via ESPN2 channel direct from Jenny Craig Pavilion located within sunny California city limits!

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