The USC Trojans men’s basketball team is coming off a loss against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 69-66. The loss caused the Trojans to fall to a 14-11 record, 6
The Trojans, up 13 at one point, collapse at the end of a 69-66 loss as the Golden Gophers score the final eight points Saturday afternoon at the Galen Center.
Entering Saturday's matchup with Minnesota at Galen Center, USC men's basketball sat squarely on the edge of the NCAA Tournament bubble. Hence, the Trojans were desperately in need of a victory over the Gopher to stay in contention for a tournament bid.
The USC Trojans (14-10, 6-7 Big Ten) host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (12-12, 4-9 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten rivals at Galen Center, starting at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 15, 2025.