USC put a thorn in UCLA

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January 25, 2017

NCAA MBK: Jan 25 UCLA vs USC — NCAA College Basketball second half game action basketball game between the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

NCAA College Basketball first half game action basketball game between the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

USC put a thorn in UCLA’s side and upset the nation’s No. 7 basketball team 84-76 in Pac-12 play to make it four wins in a row over the Bruins on Wednesday night at Galen Center.

Shaqquan Aaron spearheaded the Trojans (18-4 overall, 5-4 conference) with a career- and game-high 23 points, while Elijah Stewart scored four 3s and finished with 15 points. The two combined for eight of the Trojans’ 14 shots from distance. Three other Trojans racked up double-digit points.

NCAA College Basketball second half game action basketball game between the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Combined with USC’s hot shooting night, the Trojan defense forced 17 UCLA turnovers, 12 of which came off steals, and dropped nine threes in the first half.

“Once they went zone, we had a hard time fighting their backcourt on one-on-one matchups,” UCLA head coach Steve Alford said. “We knew they were going to go zone, and they did it very well and they created a lot of turnovers.”

“The turnovers really hurt us in the first half,” Alford continued. “We dug ourselves a hole being down 12 (points) in the first half and it disrupted our flow of how we wanted to sub in the second half.”

Isaac Hamilton led the Bruins (19-3, 6-3) with 20 points, while Lonzo Ball and Aaron Holiday finished with 15.

The Bruins grabbed control early with an 8-0 run before Stewart sank a three to put the Trojans on the board with 2:56 gone in the game.

The Bruins looked in total control until midway in the half when USC forward Chimezie Metu tied the game 26-26 from midrange, which sparked a 13-2 Trojan run and a 50-38 halftime Trojan lead. The Bruins went over three minutes without scoring before Holiday stumbled in a lay-up with 4:20 left in the half.

“Coach gave us a great game plan and we stuck to it,” Metu said. “(UCLA is) a really good team. They shoot a lot of threes and get on transition. We had to take care of the ball and get back in transition and we did that tonight.”

Stewart started the second half with a pair of threes, while the Trojans continued to disrupt UCLA’s rhythm for much of the frame.

USC went cold for three minutes midway into the half and allowed a UCLA 7-0 run to cut their once 13-point lead to 4 with 9:43 left. The Trojans held off the Bruins and added to their tally to hang on for the win.

USC holds off ASU by three

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Jevone Moore

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January 22, 2017

USC Trojans forward Chimezie Metu (4) dunking on Arizona State Sun Devils forward Obinna Oleka (5) in the second half of the game between the ASU Sun Devils vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

USC Trojans guard Elijah Stewart (30) on way to a dunk in the first half of the game between the ASU Sun Devils vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, CA – Arizona State ate up an eight point lead with 1:30 seconds to go in game, as USC holds on for a 82 – 79 victory at Galen Center.

USC held their largest lead of the game which was 14 points in 2nd half with 3:13 on the clock before it evaporated quickly.

The hot hand tonight was Elijah Stewart who hit seven three pointers on his was to a team high 29 points.

“It feels good (to score),” said Elijah Stewart, “but I like winning more.”

Par for the course USC guard Jordan McLaughlin had a solid performance with 18 points, 8 assists, and 4 three pointers.

Arizona State had lost its last three games coming into tonight’s contest at the Galen Center hungry for a win. ASU is ranked third in PAC-12 scoring an average of 81.5 points per game.

USC received a big push from freshman Jonah Mathews who scored 14 points in his first start of many to come.

“At first, I was nervous to start.” said Jonah Mathews, “Then as the game went on I felt good.”

USC Trojans guard Jonah Mathews (2) pulls up for a jumper in the first half of game action during the college basketball game between the ASU Sun Devils vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Mathews almost let ASU back in the game in the closing seconds with a 5 second call, turn over, and a wasted time out while he inbounded the ball.

USC coach Andy Enfield put the freshman in a tough spot asking him to inbound the basketball in the closing minutes.

“It was a good win for us.” said coach Andy Enfield, ” Arizona State is a tough matchup for us because of their offensive explosiveness…”

Arizona State starting lineup all scored in double figures led by Torian Graham with 24 points.

In a four guard starting line lone forward Obinna Oleka filled up the basket with 17 points, and 14 rebounds in a losing effort.

Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bob Hurley arguing a call in the first half of the college basketball game between the ASU Sun Devils vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Now USC won’t make the tournament with tonight’s win but it definitely won’t hurt them when the selection committee looks at their opponents RPI.

USC moved their record to 17-5 and will host the UCLA Bruins 19-2 Wednesday night at 8 p.m. PST at Galen Center.

National league dominates the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

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Jevone Moore

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January 21, 2017

SPORTS: NFLPA Collegiate Bowl 2017 — January 21, 2017 Carson, CA NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at Stubhub Center on January 21, 2017. (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

2017 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at StubHub Center

Carson, CA – The National Team beat the American Team, 27-7, in the sixth annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

January 21, 2017 Carson, CA NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at Stubhub Center on January 21, 2017. (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

Trojans Late Game Push Not Enough Against Arizona

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Michael Ewing

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January 19, 2017

Arizona Kadeem Allen driving the lane during Arizona vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jim Ewing /fi360 ) — Kadeem Allen driving the lane during Arizona vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jim Ewing /fi360 )

Los Angeles, CA – The Arizona Wildcats rolled into the Galen Center on Thursday night riding a 10 game winning streak taking down the USC Trojans 73-66 and holding the 14th spot in the latest NCAA Top 25 Rankings.

The last time these two teams met in Los Angeles it took four overtime periods to finally decide a winner. This time around it seemed people were expecting something similar. Although it is tinsel town, the stars don’t always come out to college basketball games, but tonight there was some basketball royalty in the house. Lakers star, former Trojan, Nick Young was in attendance, as was current Lakers coach, and former Arizona Wildcat Luke Walton. Also courtside was legendary University of Arizona coach Lute Olson.

Once the game got underway both teams got off to sluggish starts. USC opened the game in a loose 2-3 zone defense, almost daring the Wildcats to shoot from behind the arc. Arizona is a high percentage 3-point shooting team, but they are not a high volume shooting team. The strategy seemed to work for USC in the first half, as the Wildcats shot 5-14 from long range, and 44% from the field. Arizona was clearly frustrated with their inability to get to the basket due to the interior zone presence, being held to only 29 points in the first half was not what coach Miller was hoping for.

USC playing some defense on Arizona Kobi Simmons on the perimeter during Arizona vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jim Ewing /fi360 )

USC coach, Andy Enfield was very pleased with his teams’ defense in the first half, heaping high praise on his players during the postgame press conference. Enfield expressed his pleasure with the physical play and execution of the zone defense. He also, however, lamented the fact that his team was unable to hit many open shots during the first half. The Trojans were held to a season low 19 points in the opening half. It wasn’t until 17 minutes into the game before USC hit their first three-point shot of the game, after going 0-8 to start. When the teams entered their respective locker rooms at halftime, Arizona seemed to have control of the game. They didn’t shoot particularly well, but still managed to hold a 10 point lead with no signs of USC’s offense having much life.

USC Metu Chimezie about to throw one down during Arizona vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jim Ewing /fi360 )

Picking up where they had left off, the Wildcats began the second half on a 15-2 run, stretching their lead to 44-21, and at this point it appeared the route was on. However, with about eleven minutes remaining in the game, USC guard Elijah Stewart was called for a flagrant 1 foul after he swung violently for a block, nearly knocking an opposing players’ head off. In Elijah’s defense, he was upset over a missed call on the previous play, which became a theme throughout the night. After being tagged with a flagrant, Elijah seemed to be inspired. He scored 15 points in the second half, including back to back three-balls to help USC get back in the game. Stewart’s backcourt mate Jordan McLaughlin also stepped up late in the second half, hitting his own pair of three point shots to help USC get in a position to pull off the incredible comeback. After trailing by 23, the Trojans were within 10 with 3:35 remaining in the game when Stewart skied for an incredible put-back dunk, drawing a foul in the process.

USC guard Jordan Mclaughlin face told the story of the Arizona vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jim Ewing /fi360 )

As the game entered its final two minutes the fans were on their feet, the Trojans had clawed their way back, and were only down by 4 with 1:50 left in the game. Arizona found themselves scrabbling for a shot as the shot clocked whittled down to its final few seconds. That is when Arizona super-freshman Lauri Markkanen came to the rescue. Hitting what USC coach Montgomery called “the back breaker.” Markkanen pulled up from well behind the three point line and banked in what would ultimately be a dagger to the Trojans. Markkanen would finish the game with 23 points to lead all scorers, and add to his already impressive NBA resume.

With the win Arizona picks up its eleventh straight victory, improving their record to 16-2 on the season. With the loss USC drops to 16-4 this season. These two teams will meet again in Tucson on February 23.

USC Metu Chimezie dunking during Arizona vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jim Ewing /fi360 )

Cal takes one in the paint on USC

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Jevone Moore

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January 8, 2017

NCAA MBK: Jan 8 CAL vs USC — NCAA College Basketball game action during the Cal Bears vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Michael Ewing /fi360 News)

Cal Celebrates after the clock buzz zero after the Cal Bears vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Michael Ewing /fi360 News)

Los Angeles, CA – California had one last shot with 14.1 on clock when the Bears went inside to the paint to Ivan Rabb who was fouled and sent to the free throw line trailing by one.

He went to the line and knocked them both down to take the game 74-73 over USC at the Galen Center Sunday night.

Rabb was Cal’s leading scorer with 17 points, 8 rebounds and a three pointer, with guard Charlie Moore with 16 points (3-4) 3-pt range.

USC coming into tonight’s game had started off the season 15-1 which was their best start since the 1971 season where they finished 24-2 after a 16-0 start.

Chimezie Metu going up and under the basket for two of 20 points during the Cal Bears vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Michael Ewing /fi360 News)

Chimezie Metu goes up for a dunk during first half of the Cal Bears vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Michael Ewing /fi360 News)

Chimezie Metu played strong tonight for USC leading the team with 20 points in his battle with Rabb in the paint.

“[Metu] did surprise me with the shots he made.” said Cal coach Cuonzo Martin, ” He’s a very talented kid.”

The California Bears came into the Galen Center looking for at least a split on their road trip to Los Angeles after losing to UCLA Thursday. They split their first conference home swing to start 1-2 in PAC-12 and 10-5 overall.

Mid way through the first half Cal look faster to the ball leading 16-12 at 11:02 mark after USC Jordan McLaughlin was called for a charge in the lane.

“Cal did a good job in the first half getting offensive rebounds.” said USC coach Andy Enfield “We came out on the wrong end of it [game].”

USC Football team Leon McQuay III Defensive Back (22) with the Trophy next to Matt Boermeester kicker (39) at halftime with the Rose Bowl trophy of the Cal Bears vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Michael Ewing /fi360 News)

The crowd was inspired by the USC football team who was honored for their the Rose Bowl Game victory over Penn State 52-49.

Cal lead most of the game but USC kept making runs to try and steal the game away.

USC Jonah Matthews driving the lane during the first half of the Cal Bears vs USC Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Michael Ewing /fi360 News)

McLaughlin had his numbered called with 37.3 seconds on clock down by one 72-71 when he got foul in the lane then he missed both free throws before getting a second chance where made a layup at 17 seconds.

“It was just one of those nights at the line.” said McLaughlin “That’s basically where we lost the game.”

USC will go on the road next week to face Utah (11-4, 2-1) on Thursday January 12, then Colorado (10-6, 0-3) on Sunday January 15.

The PGA Tour West Coast Stops

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Jevone Moore

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January 4, 2017

February 19, 2016: James Hahn second round action of PGA Golf during the Northern Trust Open at The Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360) — February 19, 2016: James Hahn hitting out the bunker on 6th hole during second round action of PGA Golf during the Northern Trust Open at The Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Gary Woodland on 12th at the South Course in the second round action of PGA Golf during the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, CA – It’s time for the start of a new year, and that means PGA Tour will be on the west coast for first few months of 2017.

The first two tour stops will be on the islands with fast greens, tropical sunshine weather at SBS Tournament of Champions (JAN 5-8) and Sony Open in Hawaii (JAN 12-15)

Winner Jason Dufner with Bill Clinton hold the trophy after the Final Round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Last season at the Career Builder Challenge (JAN 19-22) we were treated with Jason Dufner winning in a playoff on the 18th with President Bill Clinton looking on in the background.

The Farmers Open at Torrey Pines (JAN 26-29) will be hoping for better weather this year that took out their reigning champion Jason Day who battled through being sick and the elements.

Their new champion Brandt Snedeker will be on hand this year to defend his crown.

Phil Mickelson on the South Course in the First round action of PGA Golf during the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

The fan favorite in the state of Arizona Phil Mickelson is always cheered for loudly at the Waste Management Phoenix Open (FEB 2-5). Mickelson who graduated from Arizona State feeds off the hometown love.

The last two in will be back in California with AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (FEB 9-12) and the Genesis Open (FEB 16-19).

Bubba Watson will have to be on his A game defending his Genesis Open title with Tiger Woods coming back to play at Riviera CC for first time in 15 plus years.

The is no other tour like it THE PGA “Golf is our favorite course”

USC wins Rose Bowl in dramatic fashion

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Eric Ramos

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January 2, 2017

Matt Boermeester had already missed two field goals when his number was called with the game on the line. Boermeester nailed a 46-yard field goal as time expired to give USC a dramatic 52-49 victory over Penn State in the 103rd Rose Bowl on Monday.

“I wasn’t concerned about the distance,” Boermeester said. “I knew I was going to get an opportunity to kick that field goal, so wherever it was at, I was kicking it.”

USC redshirt freshman quarterback Sam Darnold had a game for the ages as he completed 33-of-53 passes for 453 yards while adding five touchdowns and an interception. Darnold has helped himself get into Heisman discussions with an incredible season.

Saquon Barkley gave Penn State a 49-35 lead with 1:55 left in the third quarter on a 7-yard reception. The fourth quarter was all USC as Ronald Jones scored on a 3-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit, 49-42.

USC tied the score at 49 on Darnold’s 27-yard touchdown pass to Deontay Burnett with 1:20 left in the fourth quarter.

“What Tay’s actually supposed to do is keep a straight line, not necessarily run a post like that,” Darnold said on the touchdown pass to Burnett. “But that’s just the player that he is, he made a play, and I saw him.”

Burnett finished with 13 receptions for 164 yards and three touchdowns while Juju Smith-Schuster added seven receptions for 133 yards and a touchdown.

Penn State got off to a rough start as Trace McSorley’s first two passes of the game were intercepted. The Nittany Lions answered to being down 13-0 in the first quarter by scoring on seven straight possessions.

“You can’t turn the ball over against good opponents and have a chance to win,” Penn State coach James Franklin said. “You lose the turnover ratio, you’re going to have a hard time being successful.”

USC finishes the season 10-3 after a 1-3 start and early contenders for the National Championship in 2017.

“We’re so worthy of a Rose Bowl,” Helton said. “I think about this group of coaches and kids and what they’ve been able to accomplish over a season, and to put a stamp on it right here in The Granddaddy of Them All, it’s been an absolutely great week.”

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The Road to Redemption at 103rd Rose Bowl

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Jevone Moore

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January 2, 2017

NCAA Football 2016: Rose Bowl - Iowa vs Stanford PREVIEW JAN 01 — January 1, 2016 Pasadena, CA. Rose Bowl Pre-Game ambience, and Art at the Rose Bowl game, Pasadena, CA. on January 1, 2016. (Absolute Mandatory Credit: Jevone Moore )

Rose Bowl Pre-Game Art at the Rose Bowl game, Pasadena, CA. on January 1, 2016. Photo by Jevone Moore fi360 News

Pasadena, CA – Two traditional powerhouse were knocked down and now are back to compete in 103rd Rose Bowl Game on January 2.

The USC Trojans from the PAC-12 will face off against the BIG TEN Penn State Nittany Lions for the Roses.

The NCAA hit both of these programs hard for different offensives, and they both withstood that knockout blow like a champ.

Penn State was hit with a $60 Million Sanction, a four-year football postseason ban and had to vacated all wins dating back to 1998.

They lost 10 scholarships initially, then 20 total scholarships each year for four years during the probation that was to last 2012-2017

Marquise Lee leading the Trojans into battle at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 8, 2016. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

USC penalties included the loss of 30 football scholarships over three years and vacating 14 victories in which Bush played from December 2004 through the 2005 season.

Based on good behavior the Penn State Bowl ban was lifted and scholarship were returned for 2015-2016 season after three years.

“It feels good, something positive which is exactly what team needed,” said Maddie DePascale Penn State Jr. major in Communication Sciences and Disorders “the season been stressfully but very rewarding.”

Now USC had to serve they full sentence from NCAA before regaining form resenting the PAC-12 in the Rose Bowl.

“I have a great love for the University of Southern California, and I very much regret the turn that this matter has taken, not only for USC, but for the fans and players, ” Bush said in a statement.

One of these teams will be able to add a Rose Bowl victory to their record and continue on the Road to Redemption.

Andy Phillips and Joe Williams lead Utah to Foster Farms Bowl Win

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Michael Wilson, Jr.

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December 28, 2016

SPORTS: NCAA Football 2016:Foster Farms Bowl Bowl: Utah Utes vs Indiana Hoosiers DEC 28 — Utah quarterback Troy Williams (3) rolling out the pocket fending of Indiana Dawson Fletcher (29) at the Foster Farms Bowl: Utah Utes vs Indiana Hoosiers Levi's Stadium on December 28, 2016. (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

Utah running back and Offensive MVP Joe Williams (28) signals first down after big 3rd down run at the Foster Farms Bowl: Utah Utes vs Indiana Hoosiers Levi’s Stadium on December 28, 2016. (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

Santa Clara, CA – Andy Phillips kicked four field goals, including the game winner, and Joe WIlliams ran for a bowl-game record of 222 yards, to lead the Utah Utes to a 26-24 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2016 Foster Farms Bowl.

Williams’ decision to come back from retirement continued to pay huge dividends for Utah, as he once again had a monster game and finished his college career on a high note.

Named the Offensive MVP for the game, Williams gave the offense just enough of a spark, despite a fourth quarter fumble and feeling under the weather.

After the game the newly-married Williams stated that he had had “added motivation” for this game after his wife reminded him that “this is your last ride.” Williams said that he had to “go out there like [Michael] Jordan did in ’97 with the flu game,” and help lead his team to victory.

Early on though, it seemed like Utah would end its season with a third straight loss. Forty-seven seconds into the game, the Hoosiers led 7-0, after WR Kyle Fulks fumbled the opening kickoff.

Utah, however, regained its composure and showed why it had been ranked in the Top-25 for most of the season. After getting on the board with an Andy Phillips field goal, RE/DE Pita Taumoepenu forced a Hoosiers’ fumble on the next possession.

The Hoosiers, however, made it a game despite committing 4 turnovers.

Indiana senior quarterback Zander Diamont (12) leading his team out at the Foster Farms Bowl: Utah Utes vs Indiana Hoosiers Levi’s Stadium on December 28, 2016. (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

Down 17-7 early in the second, the Hoosiers managed to pull even with at the half, when backup QB Zander Diamond found WR Nick Westbrook for a 39-yard touchdown reception.

Even after Utah pulled ahead 26-24 with 1:24 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Hoosiers still had a chance to win the game. But penalties, dropped passes, a missed field goal and costly turnovers in the second half proved to be too much in the end.

Newly minted Hoosiers Head Coach Tom Allen admitted that turnovers – which plagued Indiana all season – came back to haunt his team. The mistakes overshadowed a solid performance by his defense and special teams, which forced three Utah turnovers.

After the game, Coach Allen vowed to continue working to clean up the sloppy play in advance of the

2017 season opener, when the Hoosiers host the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Utah Utes Sharrieff Shah Jr. (32) celebrates with family after winning the Foster Farms Bowl: Utah Utes vs Indiana Hoosiers Levi’s Stadium on December 28, 2016. (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

On the other hand, Utah (9-4) can now celebrate its fourth straight season with a bowl game victory and carry some momentum into the 2017 season.

Minnesota leaps past Washington State

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Eric Ramos

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December 27, 2016

SPORTS: NCAA Football 2016:National Funding Bowl Bowl: Minnesota vs Washington St. DEC 27 — December 27, 2016 San Diego, CA National Funding Bowl Bowl: Minnesota vs Washington St. at Qualcomm Stadium on December 27, 2016. (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)

Minnesota trailed 6-3 when Washington State defensive back Marcellus Pippins tipped a Mitch Leidner pass straight to running back Shannon Brooks for a 13-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

Minnesota’s defense held on to beat Washington State, 17-12, in the Holiday Bowl on Tuesday.

Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner breaks the pocket during the National Funding Bowl Bowl: Minnesota vs Washington St. at Qualcomm Stadium on December 27, 2016. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / fi360 News)

“I usually end up on the wrong side of those,” Leidner said. “We were getting heated and I thought I would let it rip and let it be Shannon’s ball or nobody’s ball, but that guy played a good play and tipped it into Shannon’s hands for me.”

Washington State could not get rolling on offense as the Gophers’ defense stifled the Cougars wide receivers. Minnesota defense didn’t give up any big plays while forcing the Cougars to throw the ball underneath.

“You’ve got to tackle well in space, and that credit goes to the kids,” Minnesota coach Tracy Claeys said. “We got them to dump the ball off in space and our guys ran and tackled extremely well.”

The Cougars took a 6-3 lead into halftime after 26 and 41-yard field goals by Erik Powell.

“I didn’t think we played well offensively at all,” Washington State coach Mike Leach said. “ I didn’t think we were mentally tough as far as allowing ourselves to get discouraged and, you know, we unraveled.”

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith added a 9-yard touchdown run to give the Gophers a 17-6 lead with 2:06 remaining in the fourth quarter. Smith finished with 77 yards on 17 carries.