Illinois Basketball Suffers Upset by USC: An Examination of the Defeat

The No. 13 ranked Illinois Basketball team faced a disappointing upset at home against the unranked USC Trojans, losing 82-72. Illinois saw their winning streak come to an end, hindered by turnovers and poor perimeter shooting, while USC excelled with dominant play in the paint. This defeat underscores the vulnerabilities facing the Illini, as they adjust to lineup changes and aim to improve.