Ezra Ausar - College Basketball News & Rumors

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1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

No. 10 Illinois overwhelms USC by 36 points, cruising to its 14th win in 16 games

No. 10 Illinois routed Southern California 101-65 to stay close in the Big Ten title chase

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

USC hosts No. 10 Illinois after Arenas' 25-point performance

USC hosts the No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini after Alijah Arenas scored 25 points in USC's 89-82 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Thornton's 21 points lead Ohio State over USC 89-82

Bruce Thornton scored 21 points and hit two late throws to help Ohio State secure an 89-82 win over USC on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Ohio State hosts Arenas and USC

USC visits the Ohio State Buckeyes after Alijah Arenas scored 24 points in the Trojans' 77-75 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Efficient 13 vs. PSU Ausar finished with 13 points (4-6 FG, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 77-75 victory over Penn State.

Impact This game was a little to close for comfort from USC's perspective, as it took all 40 minutes to bury the lowly Nittany Lions for a two-point win. Still, Ausar had a solid game, notching an efficient 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting. He was limited to just two rebounds, and turned the ball over four times for the second straight game as well. It certainly wasn't a flawless outing, but Ausar remains the heartbeat of this Trojans' frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alijah Arenas scores 11 of his 24 in final 4 minutes, USC beats Penn State 77-75

Alijah Arenas scored 11 of his 24 points in the final four minutes, including the go-ahead basket with 0.7 seconds left, to help USC beat Penn State 77-75

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Penn State hosts USC after Arenas' 29-point game

USC faces the Penn State Nittany Lions after Alijah Arenas scored 29 points in the Trojans' 81-75 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Arenas scores a career-high 29 points to lead USC past Indiana 81-75

In just his fifth collegiate game, freshman Alijah Arenas scored a career-high 29 points and USC held off Indiana 81-75 in a frenzied finish

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

USC holds off Rutgers' late rally, wins 78-75

Ezra Ausar scores 21 points as Southern California defeats Rutgers 78-75 on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Rutgers visits USC following Woods' 33-point game

USC hosts the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Kam Woods scored 33 points in USC's 73-72 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Helps USC knock off Badgers Ausar notched 17 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks over 38 minutes during Sunday's 73-71 victory over Wisconsin.

Impact Ausar was a problem for Wisconsin in the paint with seven rebounds and two blocks, and his ability to get to the free-throw line was also huge in USC's big upset win on the road in Madison. Ausar has now scored 17 points in back-to-back games, and he's been a big-time player for the Trojans in his senior season, averaging 16.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Chad Baker-Mazara hits 5 3s, scores 29; USC beats Wisconsin 73-71

Chad Baker-Mazara made five 3-pointers and scored 29 points, Ezra Ausar added 17 points, and USC beat Wisconsin 73-71 to snap the Badgers’ five-game win streak

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Wisconsin plays USC, looks for 6th straight win

Wisconsin is looking to continue its five-game win streak with a victory over USC

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Martinelli's 22 help Northwestern beat USC 74-68, snap 9-game skid in Big Ten play

Nick Martinell scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half to help Northwestern beat USC 74-68 and snap a five game losing streak

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Marsh and USC host No. 5 Purdue

USC hosts the No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers after Jordan Marsh scored 20 points in USC's 88-71 win against the Maryland Terrapins

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Marsh hits 4 3s, scores 20 - both season highs - to help USC beat Maryland 88-71

Jordan Marsh hit four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, both season highs, to help USC beat Maryland 88-71

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Baker-Mazara and USC host Maryland

USC plays the Maryland Terrapins after Chad Baker-Mazara scored 29 points in USC's 70-69 overtime win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Maryland visits USC after Baker-Mazara's 29-point performance

USC hosts the Maryland Terrapins after Chad Baker-Mazara scored 29 points in USC's 70-69 overtime win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Chad Baker-Mazara scores 29 to help Southern California beat Minnesota 70-69 in OT

Chad Baker-Mazara scored 29 points and hit two free throws with 10 seconds left in overtime to rally Southern California to a 70-69 victory over Minnesota

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Reynolds and Minnesota host USC

Minnesota hosts the USC Trojans after Langston Reynolds scored 22 points in Minnesota's 70-67 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Minnesota takes on USC following Reynolds' 22-point game

Minnesota takes on the USC Trojans after Langston Reynolds scored 22 points in Minnesota's 70-67 victory against the Iowa Hawkeyes

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Another solid outing despite loss Ausar racked up 16 points (5-11 FG, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 80-51 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Ausar has been excellent in his senior season with the Trojans after transferring from Utah. The forward averages 16.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in 2025-26, and has scored in double figures in all but two games. One of the biggest reasons why he's been able to grow as a scorer is that he's getting to the free throw line more regularly as a senior, averaging 9.1 free throw attempts per game. USC has been a mess this season, but Ausar is a definite bright spot.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

No. 12 Michigan State Routs USC, Hands Trojans 1st Back-to-Back Losses This Season

The Spartans blew out the Trojans on Monday night to improve to 13-2.

JANUARY 6 • FOX SPORTS

No. 12 Michigan State Routs USC, Hands Trojans 1st Back-to-Back Losses This Season

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