Ruben Report: In Defeat, Trojans Prove They Can Play With Anyone

rich-rubenby:Rich Ruben•11/25/22
Tennessee freshman Julian Phillips scores against USC in the Battle 4 Atlantis (Tennessee Athletics)
Tennessee freshman Julian Phillips scores against USC in the Battle 4 Atlantis (Tennessee Athletics)

The Trojans took No. 20 Tennessee to overtime but came up short in the winners’ bracket at the Battle 4 Atlantis on Thursday, losing 73-66. Andy Enfield said that USC played very hard, but the 23 fouls to only 10 for the Vols and the Trojans’ 20 turnovers to only 11 for Tennessee combined to spell defeat. Enfield said that his team only committed two turnovers in the second half, which gave them an opportunity to win. They slowed the game down late with a 2-point lead, but didn’t get a good shot.

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