Wildcats roadkill for Trojans

The USC Trojans trampled the Arizona Wildcats tonight in Los Angeles. The Trojans out shot, out rebounded, out hustled and outplayed the Wildcats from the first tick on the clock to the final buzzer. No contest. Roadkill! Final: USC 89 Arizona 78.

USC, more than likely will head for the NIT in a couple of weeks, while the Wildcats, no matter what happens against UCLA and Arizona State and in Las Vegas at the Pac-12 Tournament will slip into the NCAA Tournament with its tail between its legs.

Where has all the defense gone? Give USC credit. They shot 61 percent from the field (33 for 54) and 60 percent from the free throw line (6 for 10), but the Arizona Wildcats acted like their shoes were glued to the floor as the Trojans threw in shot after shot.

Where was Nick Johnson? The most athletic Wildcat took only six shots in 40 minutes. He made just two and went to the charity line once and missed that attempt, too. Johnson finished with just four points.

As for Mark Lyons, he wasn't exactly absent. He went to the charity line a lot, canning 12 of 16 free throws, but from the field, Lyons was a dismal 1 for 9 and finished with 14 points.

Solomon Hill led the Wildcats with 21 points, while Kevin Parrom added 16 and Grant Jerrett finished in double figures with 10 points.

Unfortunately for the Wildcats, five Trojans finished in double figures with Eric Wise leading the way with 22 points.

Arizona falls to 23-5 overall and 11-5 in Pac-12 play, while USC is now 13-15 overall and 8-7 in the Pac-12 Conference. Go figure!

As for the Wildcats, UCLA awaits!