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USC Suffers Stunning Collapse Against Washington After Undefeated Start

Los Angeles, CA – The No. 24 USC Trojans suffered a stunning 84-76 defeat to the Washington Huskies on Saturday, squandering an 18-point halftime lead and ending their undefeated start to the season. The loss came in their Big Ten home opener at the Galen Center.

USC, playing without key players including star freshman Alijah Arenas and injured point guard Rodney Rice, had previously enjoyed an 8-0 start, including winning the Maui Invitational and their Big Ten opener against Oregon.

However, the second half against Washington saw the Trojans unravel. Former USC point guard Desmond Claude, who transferred from the team last season, led the Huskies’ comeback, scoring 18 of his 22 points in the second half. Washington out-rebounded USC significantly in the second half and dominated in the paint.

USC’s shooting plummeted in the second half, while Washington’s improved dramatically. Coach Eric Musselman acknowledged the team “stunk” on both sides of the ball in the second half and cited the absence of key players as a contributing factor, but stressed the need for the remaining team members to step up. Jordan Marsh was a bright spot, but USC ultimately couldn’t stop Claude and the Huskies’ momentum. Musselman hopes the loss serves as a learning experience for the team as they navigate injuries.

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