Oregon Tops USC 82-61 for Fifth Straight Win

The Oregon Ducks defeated USC 82-61, marking their fifth consecutive win and improving their record to 21-8 overall. Keeshawn Barthelemy led the Ducks with 20 points, while Rashaun Agee scored 29 points for USC in a losing effort. The Trojans struggled offensively, shooting only 34% from the field, and have now lost five straight games, putting their postseason prospects in jeopardy. Oregon capitalized on USC's turnovers, scoring 19 points off 16 mistakes. Both teams are preparing for crucial upcoming matches, with USC facing Washington and Oregon hosting Indiana. This game highlighted the contrasting momentum of the two programs, as Oregon continues to surge toward the NCAA Tournament while USC is reeling from a tough stretch of losses.