USC forward DeMar DeRozan, who had three blocked shots in the game, swarms a driving Jerome Randle of California during the first half Thursday night. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
USC’s Nikola Vucevic and Dwight Lewis (21) battle California‘s Jorge Gutierrez for the ball during a play in the first half that resulted in a held ball. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
USC guard Daniel Hackett gets his fingers on a loose ball as the Trojans begin a fast break during the first half Thursday. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
USC forward Taj Gibson fouls Golden Bears forward Jamal Boykin in the first half Thursday. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans guard Daniel Hackett (13) and forward DeMar DeRozan give chase to a loose ball against California on Thursday. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans guard Daniel Hackett is fouled by California forward Harper Kamp with 3.8 seconds left in the game. Hackett made both free throws to help seal the victory for USC. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
USC forward DeMar DeRozan celebrates after the Trojans defeated California, 79-75, in the quarterfinals of the Pacific 10 Conference tournament on Thursday night. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
