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The USC Trojans (3-0) hope to build on a three-game home winning streak when they host the California Golden Bears (2-1) on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET.
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How to Watch USC vs. Cal
- Game day: Sunday, November 17, 2024
- Game time: 9:30 PM ET
- TV channel: Big Ten Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo
USC 2023-24 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.1 | 142 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.2 | 143 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 30.9 | 255 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.9 | 197 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 269 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.4 | 82 |
Cal 2023-24 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.1 | 301 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.8 | 244 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34 | 83 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.6 | 241 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.9 | 144 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.1 | 291 |
USC vs. Cal Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the 74.1 points per game the Trojans put up were only 2.9 fewer points than the Golden Bears allowed (77).
- USC went 11-2 last season when scoring more than 77 points.
- Cal had a 9-3 record last season when allowing fewer than 74.1 points.
- The Golden Bears averaged just 0.3 fewer points per game last year (74) than the Trojans allowed (74.3).
- Cal went 8-7 last season when it scored more than 74.3 points.
- USC had a 10-5 record last season when its opponents scored fewer than 74 points.
- The Trojans were outscored by six points last season (0.2 points per game on average), and opponents of the Golden Bears have outscored them by 98 more points on the year (three per game).
Shooting
- The Trojans shot 45.1% from the field last season, 0.3 percentage points higher than the 44.8% the Golden Bears allowed to opponents.
- USC had a 9-7 straight-up record in games it shot better than 44.8% from the field.
- The Golden Bears shot 42.1% from the field, 1.1% lower than the 43.2% the Trojans' opponents shot last season.
- Last season, Cal had a 6-7 record in games the team collectively shot better than 43.2% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Trojans averaged 30.9 rebounds per game, 3.1 boards per contest fewer than the Golden Bears.
- Cal was 9-8 overall when they won the rebounding battle. USC was 5-11 when they failed to control the glass.
- The Trojans were the 255th-ranked rebounding team in college basketball, and the Golden Bears ranked 83rd.
- The Trojans and the Golden Bears were evenly matched on the offensive glass last season, with the teams averaging 8.4 and nine offensive boards per game, respectively.
- The Golden Bears were 7-11 straight up when they won the battle on the offensive boards. The Trojans were 7-9 when they lost the rebounding edge.
- The Trojans ranked 201st in college basketball in offensive rebounding. The Golden Bears ranked 140th.
- Rebounding margin was a weakness for USC with a mark of -1 rebounds per game last season. Cal routinely had an advantage on the boards, averaging a margin of +1.4.
USC Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2024 | San Jose State | Home |
| 11/24/2024 | Grambling | Home |
| 11/28/2024 | Saint Mary's (CA) | Neutral |
Cal Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2024 | Air Force | Home |
| 11/24/2024 | Sacramento State | Home |
| 11/27/2024 | Mercyhurst | Home |

