USC Trojans Miss Out on Hosting NCAA Tournament Regional in 2026
The USC Trojans did not secure a spot as a host for an opening regional in the upcoming 2026 NCAA Tournament. The NCAA announced the 16 regional sites on Sunday, and USC was not among them. The Trojans will have to wait for the selection show on Monday to find out their tournament fate. With a regular season and Big Ten conference tournament record of 43-15, USC was on the verge of hosting a regional in the tournament. In a close game against the top-ranked UCLA Bruins, a victory would have not only advanced them to the Big Ten tournament championship but also added a significant win to their tournament resume.