NCAAB Game Recap
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USC at Washington StateThu Jan 2, 2020 10:30 PM EST
Gonz |
85 |
Portl |
72 |
F |
Oreg |
65 |
Colora |
74 |
F |
Ill |
56 |
MSU |
76 |
F |
Dayt |
84 |
LaSal |
58 |
F |
UTEP |
67 |
FIU |
69 |
F |
SFA |
82 |
SeLA |
71 |
F |
StFPA |
63 |
Bry |
67 |
F |
Lib |
59 |
FlGlf |
46 |
F |
Colum |
72 |
Maine |
75 |
F(OT) |
JMU |
64 |
UNCW |
60 |
F |
Merrim |
66 |
MtStM |
47 |
F |
StLou |
59 |
Duques |
73 |
F |
GASt |
69 |
App |
60 |
F |
JU |
57 |
N AL |
62 |
F |
N TX |
84 |
W Ky |
93 |
F |
NFla |
76 |
KennSt |
57 |
F |
Longw |
67 |
Winth |
91 |
F |
Ford |
46 |
VCU |
64 |
F |
Lipsco |
66 |
Stetsn |
63 |
F |
StJos |
52 |
Rich |
84 |
F |
Minn |
78 |
Purd |
83 |
F(2OT) |
UNCA |
77 |
Presb |
79 |
F |
MTSU |
60 |
ODU |
70 |
F |
Elon |
68 |
NE |
77 |
F |
UAB |
44 |
UNCC |
51 |
F |
Leh |
58 |
Navy |
64 |
F |
Rice |
69 |
Marsh |
89 |
F |
HolyC |
70 |
LoyMD |
80 |
F |
W&M |
88 |
Hof |
61 |
F |
UTSA |
64 |
FAU |
79 |
F |
Vermt |
77 |
Dart |
68 |
F |
Amer |
51 |
Colg |
65 |
F |
GaSo |
70 |
CoCar |
67 |
F |
Tows |
69 |
Charl |
81 |
F |
GWebb |
67 |
Campbl |
65 |
F |
Army |
65 |
Buck |
67 |
F |
URI |
75 |
Brown |
85 |
F |
Lafy |
72 |
Boston |
73 |
F |
SHSU |
94 |
McNee |
75 |
F |
TxSt |
68 |
ArkLR |
72 |
F |
(N/A) |
65 |
SacHr |
57 |
F |
FaDi |
63 |
StFNY |
79 |
F |
TNTec |
59 |
E KY |
74 |
F |
USC-Up |
75 |
ChaSo |
89 |
F |
RobM |
89 |
CenCT |
78 |
F |
TexAr |
73 |
ArkSt |
52 |
F |
NWSt |
62 |
TXAMC |
67 |
F |
USA |
60 |
UL |
57 |
F |
InWor |
60 |
Nich |
76 |
F |
Lamar |
74 |
NOrl |
67 |
F |
Troy |
63 |
ULM |
79 |
F |
Seatt |
86 |
UMKC |
90 |
F(3OT) |
CenAR |
107 |
HCU |
111 |
F(OT) |
UtVal |
94 |
ChiSt |
73 |
F |
TN-M |
76 |
Murr |
89 |
F |
SIU-E |
79 |
Belm |
69 |
F |
OrSt |
69 |
Utah |
81 |
F |
E IL |
79 |
TNSt |
84 |
F |
SEMO |
63 |
APSU |
78 |
F |
Mont |
60 |
S UT |
58 |
F |
MTSt |
59 |
N CO |
68 |
F |
UND |
82 |
Denv |
71 |
F |
W IL |
74 |
NDSU |
94 |
F |
JSU |
76 |
MorSt |
72 |
F |
ORU |
79 |
SDSt |
96 |
F |
PorSt |
61 |
Ida |
72 |
F |
(N/A) |
66 |
UCSB |
87 |
F |
UTRGV |
67 |
CBU |
76 |
F |
UCLA |
66 |
Wash |
64 |
F |
Pacif |
59 |
Pepp |
56 |
F |
USD |
58 |
LoyMa |
64 |
F |
USC |
65 |
WaSt |
56 |
F |
Cal |
52 |
Stan |
68 |
F |
StMar |
69 |
USF |
58 |
F |
USC 65, Washington State 56
Jan 2, 2020, 10:30 PM EST
Final |
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2 |
T |
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31 |
34 |
65 |
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27 |
29 |
56 |
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Onyeka Okongwu did a little bit of everything Thursday night.
The star USC freshman dominated the paint, swatted balls and jumped over defenders on the way to his sixth double-double and a 65-56 victory over Washington State in the Pac -12 opener.
“He was really good tonight,” said USC coach Andy Enfield. “They were a little under-sized at the power positions and we were big so he did what he is supposed to do.”
Okongwu finished with 27 points on 12-of-14 shooting, grabbed 12 rebounds and had two blocked shots in his first game back after suffering a mild ankle sprain. Jonah Mathews had 10 points and four assists and Elijah Weaver had eight points and four rebounds for the Trojans.
USC (12-2) dominated the game physically, controlling the paint and holding Washington State to just 28% shooting. The Trojans have now won six in a row and are 3-0 on the road this season.
“We played great defense and held them to 27 % from the field,” Enfield said. “We challenged a lot of shot and I thought our guards played outstanding defense. Our bigs were able to help a few times and make them take tougher shots as well.”
Isaac Bonton scored 18 points and Tony Miller had 15 points and 11 rebounds for Washington State (9-5). CJ Elleby, the Cougars leading scorer who averages 20.1 points per game, was held to seven points on 3-of-22 shooting. This was the first time this season Elleby has not scored in double figures.
Washington State was overpowered by the bigger and more physical Trojans to start Pac-12 play, posting both a season low in points and shooting percentage. Tonight’s loss comes after the Cougars notched six consecutive wins against non-conference opponents and went undefeated in December.
The Cougars were outrebounded 46-36 and outscored 40-28 in the pain.
The Trojans jumped out to an early 22-9 lead after a 17-4 run that was sparked by a fast-break layup by Jonah Matthews.
Washington State responded with a 14-5 run over the last seven minutes to make it 31-27 at the break.
The Cougars got within three with 8:09 left in the second when Jervae Robinson stripped the ball and dished it to CJ Elleby for a monster dunk. That was the closest they got.
“We gave ourselves a chance,” said Washington State coach Kyle Smith said, “We can’t expect to win the way we shot it, we got to be more patient.”
BIG PICTURE
USC: The Trojans have now won six in a row and the last seven matchups against Washington State. Star freshman Okongwu looked to have no trouble coming back from an ankle injury, posting his sixth double-double of the season.
Washington State: After knocking off six straight wins in a row against non-Power 5 teams in December, the Cougars struggled against the athleticism of Southern California, shooting a season low 28%.
UP NEXT
USC: The Trojans play at Washington on Sunday
Washington State: The Cougars host UCLA on Saturday.
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Leaders
USC | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
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O. Okongwu | 27 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
J. Mathews | 10 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Washington State | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
I. Bonton | 18 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
T. Miller | 15 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Team Comparison
USC | WaSt | |
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Points For | 65 | 56 |
Field Goals | 23/45-51% | 22/79-28% |
Three Pointers | 1/7-14% | 6/28-21% |
Free Throws | 18/24-75% | 6/10-60% |
Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 20 |
Defensive Rebounds | 40 | 19 |
Rebounds | 52 | 43 |
Blocks | 8 | 0 |
Steals | 3 | 4 |
Turnovers | 20 | 6 |
Personal Fouls | 17 | 19 |
Technical Fouls | 0 | 1 |
Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2019-20 Reg Season - USC Leads Series 1-0
Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
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Thu Jan 2 | USC 65 @ WaSt 56 | O. Okongwu 27 | I. Bonton 18 |
Game Information
Stadium: Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Pullman, Washington |
Attendance: 2,256 |
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