Tag Archive for: USC Men’s Basketball

USC powers through Pepperdine to continue perfect start


An offensive barrage that saw USC hit its first 6 three-point attempts of the second half against Pepperdine killed off any of the already-futile hopes the Waves had of escaping the Galen Center with a win Sunday. The Trojans defeated visiting Pepperdine (4-6), 93-67, to improve to 9-0 on the season. With the victory, USC […]

Men’s basketball overcomes BYU to continue perfect start


Finishing games strong is much more vital than starting games strong. USC lived by this narrative as it bested BYU, 91-84, in front of a crowd of approximately 8,000 at Staples Center Saturday as part of the Hoophall LA basketball showcase.  With the victory, the Trojans improved their regular season record to 8-0 — the best […]

Men’s basketball finds rhythm in blowout of New Orleans


The USC men’s basketball team found its offensive rhythm en route to a imperious 88-54 victory over New Orleans on Tuesday at the Galen Center.  It was the first game this year that USC managed 40-plus points in both halves and the first time the team never trailed. The Trojans exploited the Privateers’ defense and shot […]

Men’s basketball wins road thriller over Texas A&M


USC’s go-ahead possession late in the second half against Texas A&M could not have summarized the tide of events throughout the whole game any better: The Trojans fell short at times, but stuck with plays en route to a 65-63 victory over the Aggies on the road Friday night. With USC (3-0) trailing by a point […]

Reports: Julian Jacobs to declare for NBA draft


The men’s basketball team has already lost one starter and two bench players, and now they may be down one of their most versatile pieces. Guard Julian Jacobs, who just finished his junior season at USC, told the Los Angeles Times that he will declare for the NBA draft. He has not hired an agent, […]