for the trojans, that is. no, not because they're trying to get into the pac-10 tournament, but because they want to ruin our chances of getting into the real tourney. If we don't come out with maximum intensity, we might find ourselves down by 18 points again.

In terms of the bigger picture, this is the first of four games left on our schedule that we are expected to win (our three remaining conference games plus the first round of the Pac-10 tournament). If we win these four games, I believe there is a spot in the ncaa tournament waiting for us. but first things first, which means we need to win tonight.

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