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Trojans' Comeback Not Enough as Santa Clara Prevails in 2OT, 102-92
December 18, 2018 | Men's Basketball, Features
Tahj Eaddy added 21 points and eight assists, Willie Caruso had 12 points and Josh Martin grabbed 18 rebounds for Santa Clara (6-6).
Wertz paved the way after being mostly silent in regulation, outscoring USC in the two overtimes 17-12. Wertz had six points in the first overtime then scored all but two of Santa Clara's 13 points in the second extra period.
Jordan Usher scored 22 points for USC. Jonah Mathews added 20 points and Shaqquan Aaron had 17 points.
USC (5-6) rallied from 15 points down in the final six minutes of regulation to force overtime but the Trojans missed a chance to win in the first extra period, then managed only three points in the second.
BIG PICTURE
USC: The Trojans' two leading scorers this season, Nick Rakocevic and Bennie Boatwright, were on the bench in the second overtime after fouling out.
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USC: The Trojans return home to host Southern Utah on Friday, the first meeting between the two schools.
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