USC upsets Oregon (Again)

USC held off a late rally from No. 9 Oregon for a 71-68 victory Saturday. The victory marked the second time this season that the Trojans were able to defeat the Ducks. Last month the Trojans gave the Ducks their first loss of the season, 84-82 in Eugene. Today's victory gave the Trojans a season sweep of the Ducks for the first time in six years.

Taj Gibson led the way with 18 points. Gibson also hit a free throw with 16.9 seconds to play to give USC a three-point lead it wouldn't relinquish.

Aaron Brooks led Oregon with 16 points and nine rebounds, but the Pac-10's leading scorer missed a chance for another game-breaking shot when his 3-pointer at the buzzer was off the mark.

Nick Young scored 13 and Gabe Pruitt had 12 points for USC, (18-6, 8-3 Pac-10) which beat a ranked team for the fifth time this season, and will stay in at least second place in the Pac-10.

USC, Oregon and Washington State came into the day in a second-place tie in the conference standings.