USC lost to Utah, 79-71, Thursday night despite 20 points from Byron Wesley and a career-high 10 points from freshman Kahlil Dukes.

Steve Solis was at the Galen Center to take photos of the action.

Despite not playing a minute in eight of USC’s last 12 games, guard Brendyn Taylor earned the surprise start.

Brendyn Taylor (Steve Solis)

Goaltending? Maybe. Unbelievable athleticism? Definitely.

Julian Jacobs (Steve Solis)

At 6-foot-9, Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak is able to use his height to intimidate refs.

Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak (Steve Solis)

Luis, on the other hand, isn’t intimidated by anyone.

Strahinja “Luis” Gavrilovic (Steve Solis)

Chass Bryan (Steve Solis)

Nikola Jovanovic (Steve Solis)

Jason Hart (Steve Solis)

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