USC vs. Providence, NCAA tournament First Four

USC’s Nick Rakocevic (31) breaks up a dribble by Providence’s Kyron Cartwright (24) before stealing it on a scramble for the ball during the second half of a First Four game of the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

USC players huddle with Coach Andy Enfield in the second half against the Providence during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

USC’s Chimezie Metu (4) handles the ball against Providence’s Rodney Bullock (5) in the second half during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

USC’s Jordan McLaughlin (11) drives against Providence’s Jalen Lindsey (21) during the second half of a First Four game of the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

USC’s Jonah Mathews (2) celebrates defeating Providence, 75-71, during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Tournament at UD Arena on Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio.

USC’s Bennie Boatwright (25) shoots against Providence’s Rodney Bullock (5) during the first half of a First Four game of the NCAA Tournament.

The USC bench reacts during the second half of the team’s First Four game against Providence in the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio. USC won 75-71.

USC’s Jonah Mathews (2) celebrates defeating Providence during the First Four game in the 2017 Tournament at UD Arena on Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio.

USC forward Chimezie Metu reacts after scoring on a dunk against Providence in the second half.  (Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)

Providence’s Emmitt Holt (15) rebounds the ball in the first half against USC during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

Providence’s Alpha Diallo, center left, blocks a shot by USC’s Chimezie Metu (4) during the first half of a First Four game of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday.

Providence’s Rodney Bullock (5) reacts with teammates in the first half against USC during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

USC Coach Andy Enfield gestures to his players during the first half of a First Four game of the NCAA Tournament.

USC’s Chimezie Metu (4) shoots the ball in the first half against Providence during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Tournament at UD Arena on Wedneday in Dayton, Ohio.

USC Coach Andy Enfield reacts in the first half against Providence Friars during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

USC point guard Jordan McLaughlin gets set on defense during the win over Providence.  (Joe Robbins / Getty Images)

Providence’s Alpha Diallo (11) dribbles against USC in the first half during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

Providence’s Rodney Bullock (5) shoots the ball against USC in the first half during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

Providence Coach Ed Cooley reacts in the first half against USC during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Tournament at UD Arena on Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio.