Trojans Find Their Defense, Win Three Games in Five Daysby:Rich Ruben•01/25/22Read In AppLOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 24: USC Trojans guard Drew Peterson (13) drives to the basket during the college basketball game between the ASU Sun Devils and the USC Trojans on January 24, 2022 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)USC won the first three games in the current key six-game stretch by returning to the formula that was most responsible for 12-0 start before the Covid pause - defense first.