The runway was clear for Villanova to the Crown quarterfinals on Tuesday when Colorado was minus top scorer Julian Hammond III, and the Cats rolled 85-64. USC might be under-strength, too, as second and third-leading scorers Wesley Yates (foot) and Chibuzo Agbo missed the Tuesday win over Tulane, but the Trojans didn't skip a beat in an 89-60 mauling of the Green Wave, hitting nearly 64% from the floor in the process. Bowling Green transfer PF Rashaun Agee (27) was the featured performer, but Eric Musselman's side has depth, and sorts like Penn transfer Clark Slajchert, an all- Ivy League pick a year ago, took advantage of an opportunity to shine. That the Trojans rolled with top scorer Desmond Claude (only 9 points on 4 for 13 shooting) enduring an off night bodes well for their chances on Thursday. Play USC (Crown at MGM Grand Garden, Las Vegas)