Eric Musselman, the head coach of USC, expressed disappointment after the Trojans suffered a heavy loss to UCLA, ending their regular season below .500 for the first time. This defeat marks a rare occasion in USC's recent history. While the team is still set for a conference tournament appearance, Musselman criticized his players for not grasping the importance of the rivalry, emphasizing that their performance didn't reflect the significance of the matchup. This loss adds to the troubling trend of the team's inconsistent defensive performance throughout the season.
At the end of a roller coaster regular season, the Trojans tripped over the finish line Saturday, and in the aftermath, Musselman had little more than exasperation to offer up in response.
That was unacceptable to Musselman, who called out his players for not respecting the rivalry with UCLA. 'I felt like the rivalry, they didn't understand, even in Game 1... and certainly didn't understand today,' Musselman said.
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