Trojans Fight On to NCAA Tourney

The USC Trojans defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 66-63, and clinched an NCAA Tournament berth. The Trojans entered the second-half trailing by 15, but scored 42 points to take the lead and get the win. Dwight Lewis hit a 3-pointer that brought the Trojans within one, and USC took the lead with just seconds left after Daniel Hackett hit two free-throws. On the ensuing possession, James Harden's shot was blocked by Taj Gibson, practically ending the game. Arizona St. could not come back after that. ASU had only 4 free-throw opportunities, while the Trojans had 21. DeMar DeRozan led the game with 25 points, and Hackett had 19 and 6 rebounds. Lewis added 13 points. Jeff Pendergraph led the Sun Devils with 20 points and 8 rebounds, and Derrek Glasser scored 16 points.