USC Basketball: Boogie Ellis Unpacks Trojans' Attitude Issues Vs UCLA

A night to forget for the Trojans and Boogie Ellis.

The USC Trojans faced a disheartening defeat on Saturday, marking their 12th loss of the season at the hands of their cross-town rivals, the UCLA Bruins. Despite an initial decent start, the Trojans encountered challenges that led to an unraveling of their performance, particularly affecting veteran guard Boogie Ellis.

Ellis showcased a strong start, contributing significantly to the Trojans' early points. However, the Bruins successfully neutralized the "Bruin killer," preventing Ellis from scoring for the remainder of the game. 

In a post-game interview with OC Register's Luca Evans, Ellis acknowledged the team's frustration amid their struggles and their attitude in the process. 

“Sometimes,” Ellis said postgame, “we gotta have some more pride.”

Per Boogie Ellis via OC Register

The Trojans experienced a nightmarish outing, appearing outmatched, lacking physicality, and delivering subpar performances across the board. Ellis, who was held to eight points on 3-for-10 shooting, three rebounds and three assists, endured a forgettable night. Such performances are undoubtedly ones to learn from and avoid in future contests.

With a current Pac-12 record of 2-7, the Trojans find themselves falling short of expectations. However, with several games still ahead, there remains ample opportunity for the team to reverse their fortunes. 

As time is running out, the Trojans will need to regroup, learn from their recent challenges and aim for a stronger showing in the games to come.