The USC Trojans put on a show in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday night, defeating the Oregon Ducks 68-54. The Trojans used a late surge to take control of the game and secure the victory.
The game started off with a back-and-forth battle between the two teams. USC was able to take a slight lead at halftime, but the Ducks were able to keep it close. The second half saw the Trojans pull away, as they outscored Oregon by 14 points in the second half.
USC was led by guard Elijah Weaver, who scored a game-high 22 points. Weaver was able to get to the rim and knock down shots from beyond the arc, helping the Trojans pull away late in the game. He also added seven rebounds and four assists in the win.
The Trojans also got a big contribution from forward Nick Rakocevic, who scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Rakocevic was able to get to the free throw line often, helping to seal the victory for USC.
The Ducks were led by guard Payton Pritchard, who scored 15 points and dished out five assists in the loss. Pritchard was able to keep Oregon in the game early on, but the Trojans were able to pull away late.
The win was a big one for USC, as it helps them stay in contention for an NCAA Tournament berth. The Trojans have now won four of their last five games and are looking to make a late season push for a spot in March Madness.
It was a tough loss for Oregon, who have now dropped three of their last four games. The Ducks will look to get back on track when they take on Washington State on Thursday night.
Overall, it was a great win for USC, as they used a late surge to defeat Oregon 68-54. The Trojans were led by Elijah Weaver and Nick Rakocevic, while Payton Pritchard kept the Ducks in it early on. The win helps USC stay in contention for an NCAA Tournament berth, while Oregon will look to get back on track when they take on Washington State on Thursday night.
