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USC loses 5th in row, 71-57 to No. 14 Minnesota

Updated: December 9, 2012, 1:52 AM ET
Associated Press

LOS ANGELES -- Southern California capped a tough early stretch of the season with its fifth consecutive loss.

The Trojans never led in losing 71-57 to No. 14 Minnesota on Saturday night, struggling from the start and then playing better in the second half only to come up short again.

It was their fifth loss to a ranked team, including two this week.

"We're not quite ready for that right now," coach Kevin O'Neill said.

However, he said some good has come out of the losses, ...

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