Photos: USC vs. SMU
USC players (from left) De’Anthony Melton (22), Nick Rakocevic, Bennie Boatwright and Shaqquan Aaron (0) celebrate after defeating Southern Methodist, 66-65, to advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)
Photos from the USC Trojans’ 66-65 victory over the Southern Methodist Mustangs in the first round of the NCAA tournament on March 17, 2017.
Guard Jonah Mathews celebrates as the Trojans close out a 66-65 win over Southern Methodist in the first round of the NCAA tournament. (Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press)
Trojans point guard Jordan McLaughlin drives down the lane against Mustangs defenders Jarrey Foster (10), Sterling Brown (3) and Shake Milton during the second half.
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Trojans forward Chimezie Metu reacts after scoring against the Mustangs during the second half.
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USC guard Elijah Stewart tries to grab a loose ball from SMU guard Jarrey Foster during the second half. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)
SMU forward Semi Ojeleye drives to the basket against USC during the second half.
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Trojans guard Elijah Stewart attempts a reverse layup against guard Shake Milton during the first half.
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SMU forward Semi Ojeleye has his drive cut off by USC big men Chimezie Metu, left, and Nick Rakocevic (31) during the first half.
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SMU guard Jarrey Foster attempts a floating jump shot in the lane during the first half.
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Southern Methodist guard Sterling Brown has his shot blocked by USC forwards Chimezie Metu (4) and Charles Buggs (1) during the first half.
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Trojans forward Nick Rakocevic tries to cut off a drive by Mustangs guard Sterling Brown during the first half.
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