As well as the Trojans are playing this season, it hasnβt translated into much of an environment at Galen Center.
USC was averaging only 3,646 fans a game entering Thursdayβs game with Arizona, when only about 4,000 were on hand for tipoff β and probably 1,000 of those fans were rooting for the Wildcats.
The combination of the 6 p.m. tipoff and Los Angeles traffic no doubt didnβt help. By halftime, Galen Center appeared to have 5,000-6,000 fans on hand and the crowd noise picked up when the Trojans made a push in the final minutes.Β
