Who’s Playing
No. 24 Southern California @ Saint Joseph’s
Current Records: Southern California 4-0; Saint Joseph’s 2-2
What to Know
The #24 Southern California Trojans will take on the Saint Joseph’s Hawks at 9:30 p.m. ET Thursday at Anaheim Convention Center. The Trojans will be strutting in after a win while Saint Joseph’s will be stumbling in from a defeat.
USC can’t say they have nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving week. They took their contest against the Dixie St. Trailblazers on Monday by a conclusive 98-71 score. USC was heavily favored coming into this game, and the results showcase why. They got their victory on the backs of several key players, and it was guard Boogie Ellis out in front picking up 19 points in addition to five boards.
Meanwhile, Saint Joseph’s lost to the Monmouth Hawks at home by a decisive 87-75 margin. The losing side was boosted by guard Jordan Hall, who posted a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds along with five dimes.
USC’s victory brought them up to 4-0 while Saint Joseph’s’ loss pulled them down to 2-2. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Trojans enter the matchup with only 9.3 turnovers per game on average, good for 12th best in college basketball. Less enviably, Saint Joseph’s is 13th worst in college basketball in takeaways, with only 10.5 on average.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Anaheim Convention Center — Anaheim, California
- TV: ESPN2
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
