Video of USC vs Kentucky - 2001 Regional Semifinals
- Final Score: USC: 80, Kentucky: 76
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2001 Regional Semifinals
- Wachovia Center- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USC advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1954 after beating Kentucky 80-76. Kentucky freshman Jason Parker sparked a 22-3 run that threatened USC's victory, however, David Bluthenthal's three 3-pointers and clutch free throws helped seal the game and secure the Trojans a spot against top-seeded Duke in the Elite Eight. Bluthenthal finished with 27 points and 3 rebounds on the night, while Kentucky's Jason Parker and Keith Bogans combined forces for a total of 45 points.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Jeff Trepagnier tips in from an assist from Brian Salabrine and draws a foul sending him to the line where he adds 1 more point to the play. (Jeff Trepagnier, USC)
- Saul Smith hits 1 of 5 three pointers which lead to a career high 17 points. (Saul Smith , Kentucky)
- After a missed 3pointer by Keith Bogans Parker gets a wild tip in adding 2 to UK's score. (Keith Bogans, Kentucky)
- A missed 3pointer by Brandon Granville is followed up with a spectacular put back dunk by Sam Clancy (Sam Clancy, USC)
- The Trojans held a 4324 advantage at the break and extended it 11 seconds into the second half when Brian Scalabrine threw down a dunk. (Brian Scalabrine, USC)
- A layup by freshman Jason Parker, who had a seasonhigh 22 points and 13 rebounds, ignited a 22 3 run that got Kentucky right back in a contest on which it seemed ready to quit. (Jason Parker, Kentucky)
- Sam Clancy blocks a Jason Parker layup but Gerald Fitch recovers and makes the basket. (Sam Clancy, USC)
- Down just 6160 after a 3 pointer by Keith Bogans (Keith Bogans, Kentucky)
- David Bluthenthal drained backto back 3 pointers to give the Trojans a 67 60 lead with 6 1/2 minutes remaining. (David Bluthenthal, USC)
- David Bluthenthal hits his third 3pointer in the secon half giving the Trojans a 9 point lead with just under 4 minutes remaining. (David Bluthenthal, USC)