Trojans forward Taj Gibson reacts after getting called for a foul -- his fourth of the game -- early in the second half Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans forward Taj Gibson commits one of his five fouls trying to block the shot of Spartans guard Kalin Lucas in the first half Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC forward DeMar DeRozan takes a shot while twisting himself toward the basket and away from two Michigan State defenders in the first half Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC point guard Daniel Hackett gets a hand in the face from Michigan State guard Chris Allen during a fastbreak in the first half Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Trojans forward Leonard Washington leans back for a shot over a Michigan State defender in the first half on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC forward DeMar DeRozan (10) collides with Michigan State forward Draymond Green in a rebounding battle during the first half Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC point guard Daniel Hackett gets set to power his way past Michigan State guard Travis Walton for a shot in the second half Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Michigan State forward Draymond Green puts down a dunk before Trojans forward DeMar DeRozan can block it in the second half Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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USC forward DeMar DeRozan is upset by a referee’s call late in the game against Michigan State on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans forward Leonard Washington tries to get his hand on the ball after Spartans guard Travis Walton came up with it during a rebounding battle late in the game Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC forward Nikola Vucecic can’t believe he’s been called for a foul late in the game Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC point guard Daniel Hackett has a look of frustration after Michigan State guard Travis Walton made a basket late in the game Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Trojans forward DeMar DeRozan elevates for a shot between two Spartans defenders late in the second half Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC forward Leonard Washington takes a moment to gather himself after time ran out on the Trojans in a 74-69 loss to Michigan State on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans forward Leonard Washington makes his way back to the locker room after the Trojans lost to Michigan State, 74-69, in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
A dejected Taj Gibson sits in the USC locker room after a 74-69 loss to Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)