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No. 7 USC returning to its historic former homecourt of North Gym made quick work of Cal State Northridge and further solidified its playoff positioning.
Opposite Tanner Jansen had a match-high 13 kills on a .500 attack percentage as the Trojans swept the Matadors 25-20, 25-20, 25-20 on Friday in Los Angeles.
Along with Jansen, freshman outside attacker Lucas Yoder finished with 11 kills against Cal State Northridge. USC also out-hit Cal State Northridge .326 to .218, including hitting a match-high .538 attack percentage in the second game.
The Trojans forced out of their traditional homecourt of the Galen Center because of a scheduling conflict for the first time this season are now on a four-match winning streak dating back to 2012 when playing at North Gym. In addition, USC with this victory jumped into seventh place in the MPSF and can now be assured a spot in the MPSF Tournament if it wins three of its remaining four conference matches.
Check out the raw video footage shot by Off the Block special contributor Jonathan Bates of the final plays in USC’s sweep.