Game 19 - USC vs. SMU 2017

USC entered the 2017 Tournament as one of the "First Four" at-large teams, meaning they had to play an extra game prior to the Tournament's first round.  SMU was well rested, and arguably more talented.  Early in the game it seemed SMU's freshness was going to be too much for the Trojans to handle.  But after building a 10 point second half lead, it was the Trojans who found the extra gear, winning a thriller over SMU to move on.  Here are the highlights: