An undefeated BYU team traveled all the way to the East Coast to challenge itself with a big, early-season test against USC.
But the Cougars forgot to pack their 3-point shooting. Or any shooting at all.
As it turned out, BYU was overwhelmed and outmatched by the Trojans, 79-53, at Mohegan Sun Arena in the Roman Legends Classic in Uncasville, Connecticut, Tuesday afternoon.
BYU, which led the nation in 3-point shooting last season, and was among the best so far this season, shot an abysmal 23% (7 of 30) from 3-point range. Overall, the Cougars shot 19 of 69 from the floor, an ice-cold 27.