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Ruben Report: USC Trojans Complete Comeback Win Over Oregon State Beavers Behind Kobe Johnson

rich-rubenby:Rich Ruben•12/05/22
USC Trojans guard Kobe Johnson (0) looks to make a pass during the college basketball game between the Alabama State Hornets and the USC Trojans on November 10, 2022 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
USC Trojans guard Kobe Johnson (0) looks to make a pass during the college basketball game between the Alabama State Hornets and the USC Trojans (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

USC overcame a 23-point first-half effort and an 11-point deficit to defeat Oregon State 63-62 at Galen on Sunday afternoon. The win gave the Trojans a season record of 6-3 and two wins in the early December Pac-12 conference games before returning to non-conference play until the end of the month. There was a good crowd fueled by a full student section and a tee-shirt giveaway. But the Trojans play was so lackluster that the arena seemed dead until the Trojans began their second-half run with just over six minutes left.

Garry Paskwietz (1966-2019)

Garry Paskwietz was a pioneer in bringing team-specific sports coverage to the internet. He founded WeAreSC in 1998 and was an Emmy winner for his work with Fox Sports West. Always generous with his time, knowledge, and compassion, he touched the lives of countless USC and high school football fans.

Garry Paskwietz