Penn State Basketball Suffers 92-67 Loss at USC, Extends Losing Streak to Six

The Penn State Nittany Lions suffered their sixth consecutive defeat and 10th in their last 11 games, losing 92-67 to the USC Trojans in Los Angeles. The Nittany Lions' defense struggled significantly, allowing USC to shoot an impressive 67% from the field and 75% from three-point range, with guard Chibuzo Agbo leading the Trojans with 21 points. Penn State fell behind early, trailing by as much as 17 points and failing to recover despite a brief rally. Coach Mike Rhoades expressed disappointment in his team's defensive performance, highlighting their inability to connect on the court. With this loss, Penn State remains at the bottom of the Big Ten standings, raising concerns about their chances for the upcoming conference tournament. The team will return home to face Washington, hoping to break their losing streak.