DAYTON, Ohio -- USC was relieved to receive a bid to this year's NCAA Tournament. Now, the Trojans get a shot at redemption against Providence.
After starting the season 14-0 and not losing a game until December 30, USC (24-9) lost four of six to close the season, including a particularly bad loss at Arizona State. The Trojans then had to sweat it out on Selection Sunday.
"We thought we were in the tournament," USC coach Andy Enfield told the Los Angeles Daily News. "We thought we deserved to be. We didn't know what seed. Of course, there's always a small chance when you take it out of your hands.