Cal Defeats USC in Historic Nonconference Basketball Clash

Cal Golden Bears rally in the second half to secure a 71-66 victory over USC Trojans in Los Angeles.

This matchup marked the first nonconference meeting between Cal and USC since 1921, as both teams are now in different conferences.
Andrej Stojakovic led Cal with 20 points, while Jovan Blacksher Jr. contributed 19 points to the win.
Cal's defense held USC scoreless for nearly five minutes late in the second half, turning a one-point deficit into a decisive lead.
Desmond Claude was a standout for USC, scoring 20 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Trojans' first loss of the season.
Cal's victory extends their streak against USC to two games, having previously won their last encounter in February.