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USC Comes Up Short Against Oklahoma in Tulsa, 81-70
December 15, 2018 | Men's Basketball, Features
Oklahoma (9-1) held the Trojans to 34.8 percent shooting (23 of 66) and forced 18 turnovers.
Nick Rakocevic led the Trojans (5-5) with 17 points and 15 rebounds. USC trailed 40-28 at halftime, but closed to within 51-47 on a rebound basket by Rakocevic with 13:49 to play. The Sooners went on a 12-1 run capped by a 3-pointer by James and were never pressured again. James had 15 rebounds as OU outrebounded USC 44-39.
Brady Manek added 15 points and five rebounds for the Sooners.
Jonah Mathews had 11 points and Jordan Usher 10 for USC.
The Sooners jumped out to a 10-2 lead, fell behind 14-12, then went on an 11-0 run to take control. Reynolds made a 3-pointer, followed by a steal and layup to push the advantage to 37-22 before the Sooners settled for a 40-28 lead at the half.
BIG PICTURE
USC's Bennie Boatwright, bothered by a sore foot, made his first basket with 8:38 remaining and finished with nine points on 3-of-13 shooting, well below his 15.0 average. The Trojans played their fourth game without Kevin Porter Jr. (11.7 ppg), out with a thigh contusion.
UP NEXT
USC travels to Santa Clara Tuesday and plays host to Southern Utah Friday.
