Coleman Leads USC to Exhibition Basketball Win
USC opened its men’s basketball season with a 92-87 victory over the Czechoslovakian national team in an exhibition game Sunday night at the College of the Desert.
Sophomore forward Ronnie Coleman scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead the Trojans. Guard Anthony Pendleton added 19 points and forward Chris Moore scored 18. Center Chris Monk had 14 points and a game-high 9 rebounds.
“I thought it was a good game for us at this time of the year,” USC Coach George Raveling said. “Obviously, we have to be a much better defensive team by the time the Pac-10 opens.”
Raveling was impressed with point guard Duane Cooper who had 6 assists and 1 point in his first start.
Guard Josef Jelinek scored 33 points for Czechoslovakia, which is 0-4 on a 10-game tour against U.S. college teams. Guard Josef Michalko added 22 points.
The Trojans open the regular-season schedule Nov. 25 against Delaware at the Sports Arena.
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