IRVINE, Calif. — The Arizona Wildcats (7-7, 2-1) fell on a final score of 4-1 in their series finale against the USC Trojans (4-11, 1-2) on Sunday afternoon at Great Park. 

While they could not come away with the sweep, the Wildcats succeeding in winning their final series against the Trojans as Pac-12 foes.

Shortstop Mason White plated Arizona's first and only run of the game in the top of the first inning, sending a two-out missile over the wall in right field for his conference-leading seventh home run of the season.

Starting pitcher Cam Walty (3-1)  was strong all game for Arizona, but ultimately took the loss. The right-hander worked 6.1 innings and limited the Trojans to just four runs while striking out four.

Reliever Casey Hintz locked down the final 1.2 innings, holding USC without a hit and alllowing just one baserunner.

Arizona WildBATS

• SS Mason White: 2-for-3, R, HR, RBI, BB

Bullpen Bullies

• RHP Casey Hintz: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K

Number of the Day

• Mason White's first inning home run was his seventh of the season. In the StatCrew era (1998-current), only three Arizona shortstops have hit more home runs in a single season. Jason Donald (2004) and Ron Hassey (2002) lead the way with nine each.

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Next Up

Arizona ventures north for the final contest of their 11-game road swing. The Wildcats will take on Loyola Marymount at George C. Page Stadium on Monday at 6:00 p.m. MST. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ for subscribers.