USC MBB Drops Season-Opening Game to North Florida: Three Observations from the Loss
Missed Free Throws and Turnovers Prove Costly
In a disappointing start to the season, the USC MBB team fell to North Florida in their season opener. The Trojans struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 50% of their attempts. They also committed several untimely turnovers, leading to easy baskets for North Florida. These miscues proved costly as USC was unable to overcome the deficit.Slow Start Dooms Trojans
USC came out flat in the first half, falling behind by 10 points early on. The Trojans never recovered from this slow start and were unable to put together a sustained run. North Florida's defense was stifling, holding USC to just 38% shooting for the game.Freshman Shows Promise
Despite the loss, there were some bright spots for USC. Freshman guard Oziyah Sellers showed flashes of his potential, scoring 10 points and dishing out 5 assists. Sellers' performance provides hope for the future as USC looks to bounce back from this disappointing start.The Trojans will have a chance to rebound when they host Long Beach State on Friday night. USC will need to clean up its mistakes and play with more energy if it wants to avoid an 0-2 start to the season.