USC erases 19-point deficit but falls to Santa Clara in double-OT

SANTA CLARA — That theory about this next stretch of the schedule featuring mid-major opponents at the right time for USC? Not so much.
Freshman Trey Wertz scored 11 of his 28 points in the second overtime, Josip Vrankic had a career-high 22 points and Santa Clara held on after blowing a 19-point lead in regulation, beating USC 102-92 on Tuesday night.
Tahj Eaddy added 21 points and eight assists, Willie Caruso had 12 points and Josh Martin grabbed 18 rebounds for Santa Clara (6-6).
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