Who's Playing

USC @ Washington State

Current Records: USC 11-3; Washington State 5-9

What to Know

The Washington State Cougars are 0-12 against the USC Trojans since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Sunday. Washington State and USC will face off in a Pac-12 battle at 3 p.m. ET at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The Trojans should still be riding high after a victory, while Washington State will be looking to get back in the win column.

Washington State was just a bucket short of a win this past Friday and fell 67-66 to the UCLA Bruins. Despite the loss, Washington State had strong showings from forward Mouhamed Gueye, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 18 boards, and forward DJ Rodman, who had 19 points in addition to five rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Gueye has had at least ten rebounds.

Meanwhile, USC wrapped up 2022 with an 80-67 victory over the Washington Huskies. Among those leading the charge for the Trojans was guard Boogie Ellis, who had 27 points along with seven rebounds.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Cougars are expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Washington State, who are 6-7 against the spread.

Washington State is now 5-9 while USC sits at 11-3. USC is 9-1 after wins this season, and Washington State is 3-5 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum -- Pullman, Washington
  • TV: Pac-12 Networks
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $5.00

Odds

The Cougars are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Trojans, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

USC have won all of the games they've played against Washington State in the last nine years.

  • Feb 20, 2022 - USC 62 vs. Washington State 60
  • Dec 04, 2021 - USC 63 vs. Washington State 61
  • Feb 13, 2021 - USC 76 vs. Washington State 65
  • Jan 16, 2021 - USC 85 vs. Washington State 77
  • Feb 15, 2020 - USC 70 vs. Washington State 51
  • Jan 02, 2020 - USC 65 vs. Washington State 56
  • Feb 02, 2019 - USC 93 vs. Washington State 84
  • Dec 31, 2017 - USC 89 vs. Washington State 71
  • Mar 01, 2017 - USC 87 vs. Washington State 64
  • Feb 04, 2017 - USC 86 vs. Washington State 77
  • Jan 28, 2016 - USC 81 vs. Washington State 71
  • Jan 01, 2016 - USC 90 vs. Washington State 77