USC Basketball: Trojans Fanatics Have Been Camping Out For UCLA Game Since Ungodly Hour

USC students began lining up 10 hours before game time.

When USC's top rival visits and student tickets are limited, that means the campout to get into the Galen Center starts early.

USC's student section, known as The Legion, began lining up as early as 7 a.m. PST on Saturday. 

.@TheLegionUSC_ started lining up for today’s Crosstown Showdown at 7 am!

Atmosphere is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/binh5MyM03

— USC Men's Basketball (@USC_Hoops) January 27, 2024

It isn't the first time that students have lined up outside the arena for a men's basketball game this season. They arrived in droves to see Bronny James debut for the Trojans on December 10th, 2023.

The @usc students are up early on a Sunday morning for the expected college debut of Bronny James! ⁦@USC_Hoops⁩ ⁦@USC_Athletics⁩ ⁦@MarchMadnessMBB⁩ ⁦@kcalnews⁩ pic.twitter.com/1sNz1OoCw0

— Jill Painter Lopez (@jillpainter) December 10, 2023

Saturday night's game will be the first meeting of the season between USC and UCLA, with the game in Westwood set for February 24th.

USC has won six of its last nine games against UCLA, including five consecutive wins against the Bruins at the Galen Center. Last season, the Trojans won 77-64 and Boogie Ellis led all scorers with 31 points.

Highlights from last year's win over UCLA at Galen Center 🎥⤵️

Ready for the next edition of the Crosstown Showdown tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/85Cj60AIlp

— USC Men's Basketball (@USC_Hoops) January 26, 2024

Ellis is considered a game-time decision after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury.

The Legion has been a huge part of USC's success at home. The Trojans are 207-81 in 18 seasons at the Galen Center since it opened on November 16th, 2006. 

For those looking to attend the game who are not in The Legion, resale tickets on Seat Geek range in price from $84 to $479 including fees.

Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. PST.