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Terrance Williams II - Sees most action in months Williams accumulated nine points (3-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 101-65 loss to Illinois.

Impact Williams had been an afterthought for the Trojans as of late, averaging just 7.9 minutes per game since the calendar flipped to 2026. He played 29 in the loss to Illinois, however, and though his nine points were one shy of a season high, he needed nine shots to hit that mark. At the moment, Williams still appears to be a depth option for USC.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Blowout Win Over USC The Illini took care of the Trojans with ease in their own building Wednesday, and social media had a ball with it

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. USC Trojans Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. USC Trojans Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

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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

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Andrej Stojakovic finishes in transition with a fast break SLAM, extending the Illinois lead over USC

Andrej Stojakovic finishes in transition with a fast break SLAM, extending the Illinois lead over USC

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Illinois’ Keaton Wagler sets up Zvonimir Ivisic for alley-oop slam vs. USC

Illinois’ Keaton Wagler sets up Zvonimir Ivisic for alley-oop slam vs. USC

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Alijah Arenas - Exits game Wednesday Arenas (leg) exited Wednesday's game against Illinois early in the second half with an apparent right-leg injury, Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Arenas suffered a right-leg injury in the opening minutes of the second half during Wednesday's game against the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-6 freshman was spotted getting attention from USC's trainers on the sideline. With Illinois up over 20 points, it appears unlikely that the team will risk Arenas' re-entry into the game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE