Episode 3 – Beyond the Box Score | USC vs Washington

Most people watch a game and see the final score.

But what actually decided the game?

In Episode 3 of Beyond the Box Score, we take a deeper look at USC’s matchup with Washington and break down the game the way most fans never get to see it — through the analytics, the possession battles, and the small moments that quietly swing momentum.

This isn’t a highlight recap.
This is a story-driven analytical breakdown designed to help fans understand why the game unfolded the way it did.

We examine:

• The second-quarter defensive collapse that shifted the game
• Washington’s control of the glass and how second chances changed the math
• The offensive stagnation that limited USC’s scoring rhythm
• The impact of Jazzy Davidson’s injury and how it affected offensive structure
• Why Kara Dunn only getting four shot attempts raises bigger strategic questions
• What the lineup flow reveals about where the game tilted

And most importantly — what the numbers say about the structural challenges USC continues to face.

Because sometimes the story of a game isn’t written in the final score.

It’s written between the possessions.

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