USC 65 - Morgan St. 62
by Paragon SC on Nov 23, 2011 6:01 AM PST
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Just some quick notes on USC's close win...
From the DN...The Trojans snap a 3-game losing skid with a comeback victory at Galen Center.
The Trojans made 50% of their shots thanks to efficient nights from PF Aaron Fuller (7/8) and PG Maurice Jones (7/10). Morgan State played mostly zone and USC broke it down by hitting Fuller at the free throw line or using Jones as a penetrator. "Mo did a good job taking over tonight," O'Neill complimented a pretty tear drop that Jones made to seal the victory. "[Fuller] is putting up big numbers for us. He leads us in rebounding and now I think he is first in scoring."
- After a dreadful scoring display against Cal Poly, USC needed an injection of offense and Greg Allen provided it. The junior guard knocked down three triples and chipped in 14 points off the bench. "You've got to be wondering why the [heck] I didn't play him earlier," head coach Kevin O'Neill chastised himself. "He certainly proved himself tonight and he's going to have an opportunity to play a lot of minutes."
Trojans rally from 16-point deficit to push aside upset bid by Morgan State.
As if scoring 36 points and losing to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was not bad enough, USC found itself down 16 points in the first half against Morgan State on Tuesday night.
Were the Trojans worried about another embarrassing loss?
"The whole time," USC guard Aaron Fuller said. "We told each other we have to play like every possession is our last possession."
USC also finally made some shots as Fuller scored a game-high 19 points while point guard Maurice Jones added 18 as the Trojans pulled out a 65-62 victory in front of 2,231 at the Galen Center.
Already riding a three-game losing streak, including Saturday's embarrassing 42-36 loss to Cal Poly, the Trojans fell behind by 16 points in the first half against visiting Morgan State. The Bears, who play in the MEAC, came to Galen Center with an 0-3 record.
But from that early juncture on, USC played with a sense of desperation. That mindset carried the Trojans to a 65-62 victory in front of 2,231 fans.
"The last two games we've just eased into the game or eased into the second half. We've got to start understanding the importance and urgency to play hard," USC coach Kevin O'Neill said.
I didn't see the game at all but from reading my Twitter feed it looked bleak for a while with 'SC storming back in the second half only to have Morgan St. close the gap.
Looks likeit is going to be a very interesting season in hoops....
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Really great, but Captain Chaos not playing Greg Allen was all his idea.
He said he didn’t feel he knew the defensive side of the ball good enough and I get that. USC not having any offense at all and knowing that Greg is the best shooter and thats why you gave him a scholarship, is just mind boggling. Well maybe the nut has realized he needs to win to keep his job, but really I bought the CBS—trojan package just to watch non televised games and I didn’t watch it after the cal poly game. Sorry but KO is not a great coach since he brow beats the whole team in public, maybe he should watch Lane coach the sidelines. I am sorry but you just don’t reprimand in public or show what you are wearing on your sleeves.
Yes we can't play in a Bowl and that is lucky for the rest of College FB' but next year we at USC will dominate.
by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 23, 2011 9:12 AM PST reply actions
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It was a dismal first half. Then they came back fairly quickly in the first 5-10 minutes of the 2nd half then fell back a bit to make it tense and close. Seeing that attendance was a little over 2000 was exactly how Galen felt – rather empty considering people are completely scattered. The WM’s Volleyball has about the same attendance per match but it feels fuller and louder because the decks are closed.
But back to the game… if the Second Half were the manner in which the team played it would be more exciting. During the first half my mind was wondering elsewhere – checking email etc… It was simply hard to watch.
by trojanarchitect on Nov 23, 2011 11:09 AM PST reply actions
Yah I finally watched replay and i agree on first half and second---Plus it looks as if KO is toning it down a bit, Haden must have intervened.
Lets hope the team that played the second half is the one we are going to see the rest of the year, soon as I get out of this wheelchair I will be going to games.
Yes we can't play in a Bowl and that is lucky for the rest of College FB' but next year we at USC will dominate.
by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 23, 2011 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
So, we are on a winning streak?
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by Nestor on Sep 4, 2010 9:24 PM CDT
LULZ!
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