Oregon Ducks Prepare to Face USC Trojans in Exciting Matchup
Los Angeles – The Oregon Ducks are set to face off against the USC Trojans in what promises to be an intense college basketball game. This Big Ten matchup will take place on Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. ET at the Galen Center. The Ducks come in with an impressive record of 8-0 while the Trojans are looking to bounce back from recent struggles, sitting at 5-3.
In their last outing, Oregon narrowly defeated Alabama with a score of 83-81. The game was tied at 39-39 at halftime, but the Ducks managed to pull away in the second half, thanks in part to a clutch shot by Nate Bittle with just four seconds left on the clock. Keeshawn Barthelemy was a standout performer, scoring 22 points and hitting a career-high of four three-pointers, while Bittle contributed with 19 points and nine rebounds.
On the other hand, USC struggled in their last game against New Mexico, suffering a loss of 83-73. This defeat marked the second straight loss for the Trojans, who will be eager to turn things around on their home court. With a solid performance expected from Oregon, USC will need to step up their game, especially in rebounding – Oregon has averaged 39.8 rebounds per game compared to USC’s 29.5.
The Ducks are favored to win this matchup by 5.5 points, with odds reflecting their recent strong performances. Oregon has also historically performed well against USC, winning six out of the last ten encounters.
As the game approaches, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if USC can shake off their recent losses or if Oregon will extend their winning streak. This promises to be an exciting game filled with competitive energy.
