Can the USC Trojans Maintain Their Dominance After Decisive Victory Over Wildcats?
The USC Trojans, ranked 10th, showcased their dominance on home turf against the Arizona Wildcats with a convincing 81-64 victory. The Trojans improved their record to an impressive tally while the Wildcats were left to reassess after another addition to their loss column. The game unfolded at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, where 4,569 spectators witnessed a competitive match with four lead changes and an equal number of times tied.
The Trojans' performance was marked by efficient shooting and strong defense. They shot at a remarkable 50 percent from both the field and three-point range, converting 27 of their total field goal attempts and sinking 11 shots from beyond the arc out of 22 attempts. Their free throw accuracy was also notable at an outstanding 89 percent.
Defensively, the Trojans outshone with eight blocks compared to just three from the Wildcats. They also managed seven steals over Arizona's twelve but had fewer turnovers (19) than their opponents (15). In terms of rebounds, USC pulled down a total of 34 boards – six offensive and twenty-four defensive – demonstrating control on both ends of the court.
USC's teamwork shined through with twenty-two assists leading to numerous scoring opportunities. This facilitated ball movement contrasted with Arizona's twelve assists. Furthermore, points off turnovers were nearly even for both teams; however, USC edged out slightly with nineteen points compared to eighteen by Arizona.
On individual performances for USC, every player contributed significantly across various aspects such as scoring in paint where they notched up twenty-four points against thirty by Arizona. Second-chance points were also crucial for USC who scored twelve in comparison to thirteen by Arizona.
Looking ahead for fans of the USC Trojans is another exciting matchup as they are set to face off against Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene on February 16th at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. This game will be broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network for fans eager to catch all action as it unfolds.