SALT LAKE CITY -- The Latest on a USC player accused of sexual assault in Utah (all times local):5:15 p.m.A judge in Utah is ordering a University of Southern California football player to trial on rape and sodomy charges.A 19-year-old woman testified Monday that Osa Masina, whom shed previously considered a friend, assaulted her after she passed out on a couch following a summer party in suburban Salt Lake City.Masina watched the testimony impassively and declined to testify on his lawyers advice.His attorney, Rebecca Skordas, says Masina told police that the sex was consensual and allegations only need to meet a low burden of proof to be ordered to trial.Masina is a 19-year-old Utah native and has been suspended from USC.Hes been investigated for similar allegations involving the same woman in California, but no charges have been filed there.---3:45 p.m.A 19-year-old woman says being sexually assaulted by a University of Southern California football player after a summertime party in suburban Salt Lake City left her scared, helpless and injured.The woman testified Monday during a hearing in the rape case against 19-year-old Osa Masina. She said she considered Masina a friend before the assault and that alcohol and marijuana left her almost unable to move.The Associated Press generally doesnt name people who say theyre victims of sexual assault.Her lawyer had asked the hearing to be closed the public during her testimony, but a judge refused after a coalition of media organizations opposed the request.Defense attorney Greg Skordas has said the sex was consensual. Masina has been suspended from USC.---11:10 a.m.A suspended University of Southern California football player charged with rape in Utah is set to appear in court for an evidence hearing.Osa Masina is accused of sexually assaulting a woman after she passed out following a party. Court documents show the woman is expected to testify Monday, though her lawyer has asked that her testimony be closed to the public. A coalition of media organizations has opposed the request.Defense attorney Greg Skordas has said the sexual activity was consensual and that his clients perspective on what happened is different than the womans.Masina is a 19-year-old Utah native who played at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights. Hes charged with rape and forcible sodomy. . The visitors took a deserved lead in the 16th minute with midfielder Yohan Cabaye curling the ball beyond Adrian from inside the penalty area. . Bryzgalov stopped 25 shots on Saturday in the Oklahoma City Barons 4-1 victory over the Abbotsford Heat. The Oilers signed Bryzgalov to a one-year $2 million contract last Friday after shedding payroll by dealing defenceman Ladislav Smid to the Flames. . Those lessons were more than enough to overwhelm the Utah Jazz. Lou Williams scored 25 points and the Hawks continued their offensive upswing as they rolled to an easy 118-85 victory over the Jazz on Friday night, winning their third straight and for the fourth time in five games. . Jay Feely kicked a 41-yard field goal in overtime, and the Cardinals edged the Tennessee Titans 37-34 in overtime after blowing a 17-point lead late in the fourth quarter. . What general manager Dave Nonis called "short and productive" negotiations ended with Kessel signing a US$64-million, eight-year contract on Tuesday. SEC Network, the ESPN network devoted to coverage of Southeastern Conference sports, has hired former Kentucky Wildcat and NCAA National Champion Antoine Walker as a studio analyst for the 2016-17 season. His on-air debut is set for college basketballs opening night, November 11. He will be in-studio for the networks news and information show, SEC Now, alongside analyst Dane Bradshaw.Antoine has reached the pinnacle of basketball achievement at both the collegiate and professional level. His unique perspective and knowledge of both the conference and the sport will be an excellent addition to our SEC Now show, said ESPN senior coordinating producer Tom McCollum.Walker won the 1996 NCAA National Championship with the Kentucky Wildcats as a freshman under then Head Coach Rick Pitino. He was also named the SEC Tournament MVP that same season. He went on to be drafted by the Boston Celtics as the sixth pick in the 1996 NBA Draft.While in the NBA he was an NBA All Rookie First Team (1997) and a three-time NBA All Star (1998, 2002, 2003). In 2006 he won an NBA Championship with the Miami Heat.The highly-decorated NCAA and NBA athlete will provide expert analysis as both a collegiate and professional standout in the sport of mens basketball. He will contribute his expertise in-studio on Fridays and Saturdays during conferencee season play.ddddddddddddWalker joins a roster of returning basketball commentators that includes: Dane Bradshaw, Barry Booker, Tony Delk, Daymeon Fishback, Kyle Macy and Jon Sundvold. Play-by-play veterans Adam Amin, Richard Cross, Tom Hart, Mike Morgan and Dave Neal also return. In addition to Walker, SEC Network has also recently hired Pat Bradley (Arkansas) and Jarvis Hayes (Georgia) as analysts for the upcoming season.SEC Network is not the first time rookie-analysts Bradley and Walker have shared screen time. The duo played in the Southeastern Conference at the same time and faced each other twice in the 1996 season. Walkers Wildcats won at home (Feb. 11, 1996) and in the SEC Tournament Semifinals (March 9, 1996) against Bradleys Razorback squad. Bradley out-scored Walker by 3 points in the first game, while Walker out-scored Bradley by 15 in the tournament game.Bradley made his SEC Network debut on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from the 2016 SEC Mens Basketball Media Days in Nashville, Tenn. Hayes first game assignment is Monday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., UMass at Ole Miss on SEC Network. Additional details on ESPN networks commentator assignments were released today,
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