USC's recent victories have been nothing short of remarkable. Just eight days apart, they managed to blow out Washington on the road and then steamroll Montana State at home. These wins showcase the Trojans' true potential and dominance on the court.

Unstoppable USC: Consecutive Blowouts and Beyond

USC's Road Victory over Washington

The Trojans' win over Washington wasn't a one-time occurrence. It was a clear demonstration of their offensive firepower and defensive tenacity. Their ability to control the game from start to finish was evident, as they outscored the Huskies by a significant margin. This victory set the stage for their next challenge against Montana State.In that game, USC held Washington to a relatively low score, showing their defensive prowess. They were able to disrupt the Huskies' offense and force turnovers, which led to easy scoring opportunities for themselves. The team's chemistry and coordination on both ends of the court were on full display, making it a convincing win.

USC's Home Domination against Montana State

Inside the Galen Center, USC truly showed their might. They held Montana State to a mere 21 first-half points and limited their shooting percentage to 32.8%. It was a dominant performance from start to finish.The Trojans' offense was clicking on all cylinders, with players like Chibuzo Agbo, Desmond Claude, and Wesley Yates III Rashaun Agee leading the charge. Their ability to score in bunches and create scoring opportunities for each other was impressive.One of the standout moments came when Clark Slajchert dished a nifty underhanded pass to a cutting Agee, who then threw down a ferocious dunk. This play gave USC a significant edge in the first half and set the tone for the rest of the game.Claude led all scorers with 19 points, while Thomas added 17 points. Agbo scored 12 and Agee had 10 off the bench. Eleven different Trojans scored, showing the depth and balance of the team.USC also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Bobcats 49-27 and having a huge advantage at the rim with a +20 advantage in points in the paint.

Player Performances

Saint Thomas truly stood out in this series of games. He scored 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting with seven rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and two steals. His all-around game was crucial for USC's success. His rebound, assist, block, and steal numbers either led the team outright or tied for the team lead.Thomas has been on a roll in USC's last two games, scoring more points (36) than he did in the team's previous five games combined (25). His performance has been a key factor in the Trojans' recent success.Claude also had an outstanding game, with 19 points and six rebounds and three assists. His scoring ability and playmaking skills were on full display.

Injury Updates and What's Next

Fortunately, every scholarship player outside of Terrance Williams, who broke his wrist against Oregon, was available against Montana State. However, Agee appeared to cramp in the second half at the 9:51 mark and did not return. His status will be something to monitor moving forward.Looking ahead, USC has two more non-conference showdowns. They will host Cal State Northridge Wednesday night at 7:00 and Southern next Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Cal State Northridge is 7-3 on the season, with one of its wins coming over Montana State. Forwards Marcus Adams and Keonte Jones lead the Matadores in scoring at 15.2 and 14.9 points per game respectively, and Jones also averages a team-high 8.4 rebounds per game.USC will need to continue their dominant form to come out on top in these upcoming games and build on their recent success.