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WeAreSC On3: Trojans Survive Huskies, Parris' Handshakes, Jackson's Hat Trick

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 10: Isaiah Mobley #3 of the USC Trojans drives against Nate Roberts #1 of the Washington Huskies during the Pac-12 Conference basketball tournament quarterfinals at T-Mobile Arena on March 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Isaiah Mobley #3 of the USC Trojans drives against Nate Roberts #1 of the Washington Huskies (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

WeAreSC On3 is a daily three-point briefing recapping the news and notes of USC athletics. In today’s edition, it’s Men’s Basketball defeating Washington in the Pac-12 Tournament. Also, Reggie Parris sheds light on USC’s pre-game handshakes, and Simone Jackson nets a hattrick for the Youth National Team.

USC Wins Pac-12 Opener Over Washington

The Trojans defeated the Huskies in the quarterfinal of the Pac-12 Tournament despite 23 turnovers. It was a back-and-forth affair all night as USC and Washington traded blows. In the end, a few key defensive stops and a pair of free throws from Reese Dixon-Waters secured the win. Boogie Ellis led the Trojans in scoring with 17 points.

Tomorrow, the Trojans will take on the UCLA Bruins at 8:30. The crosstown rivals split the season series and the winner will move onto the championship game.

A game recap story from Erik McKinney can be found here.

Reggie Parris Shares Stories Behind Handshakes

All season long, senior Reggie Parris has met the Trojans’ starters with a unique handshake before games. The Trojans’ handshake guru shared some perspectives on the different rituals and the story behind them.

Simone Jackson Nets Hat Trick

Simone Jackson, a current freshman at USC, made headlines on Thursday when she scored three goals in 16 minutes for the United States Youth National Team.

Jackson is the sister of current USC WR John Jackson III.

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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.

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