* USC (7-2, 2-0) vs. CALIFORNIA (9-4,...

* USC (7-2, 2-0) vs. CALIFORNIA (9-4, 0-2) at Cow Palace

Time--7:30. Radio--KWNK (670).

The start of an important six-game swing for the Trojans might be played without Rodrick Rhodes, whose move to the point sparked victories over Washington and Washington State. Rhodes, who has a severely sprained left knee, is doubtful against the Bears and questionable Saturday at Stanford. Center David Crouse will go against 6-foot-10 Sean Marks and a big California frontline. Stais Boseman needs to produce and probably will defend Ed Gray, one of the conference’s top scorers.