The stakes were clear in this one. A win and not only do you advance to the Pac-12 tournament semifinals but you 100% clinch a trip to the NCAA tournament ending a 7-season drought. A loss and you have a very uncomfortable next few days leading into the selection show. Washington tried their hardest to keep USC in the game late but the Huskies held on for a 78-75 victory and have seemingly assured themselves of a spot in the Big Dance come Sunday.
USC’s Jonah Mathews hit a 3-pointer to bring the Trojans within a single point at 72-71 with 68 seconds remaining.