When: Tonight at 6:37 p.m.

Where: McKale Center

Series: UA leads 35-28 and has won six straight over USC.

TV/Radio: The game will be televised by KTTU (channel 18) and broadcasted by KNST (AM 790).

What: With UA center Joseph Blair out indefinitely because of academic problems, how the Wildcats play without him could be a preview of things to come as the conference grind begins. ... With their nine wins so far, the Trojans have already eclipsed last season's win total of seven.