USC forward DeMar DeRozan challenges Washington State’s Aron Baynes and Caleb Forrest for a rebound in the first half Thursday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
USC forward Taj Gibson elevates over the Cougars’ Aron Baynes for a floater in the lane during the first half Thursday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans forward Taj Gibson is in position to block a shot by Washington State guard Taylor Rochestie during the second half Thursday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
USC guard Dwight Lewis splits the double team of Washington State’s Marcus Capers (0) and Klay Thompson to make a pass in the second half Thursday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
USC guard Daniel Hackett fails to block a layup by Washington State guard Taylor Rochestie in the second half Thursday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
USC forward Taj Gibson looks for a way to evade Washington State forward Caleb Forrest and a couple of other Cougars in the first half Thursday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans guard Dwight Lewis gets past Washington State forward Aron Baynes for a layup in the first half Thursday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
USC forward Taj Gibson goes up for a dunk against Washington State in the second half Thursday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Washington State forward Caleb Forrest attempts an inside shot over Trojans forward Taj Gibson (22) and a teammate in the second half Thursday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
