Ruben Report: Poor Second-Half Shooting and MSU Physicality Sink USC Trojans

On3 imageby:Rich Ruben03/17/23
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Joey Hauser #10 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Kobe Johnson #0 of the USC Trojans during the first half in the first round game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023 (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

After a good USC run to end the first half, the Trojans' NCAA Tournament game against Michigan State was tied at 34 after 20 minutes. Boogie Ellis had only 2 points and there was reason for optimism if Ellis could get going.