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Iowa hosts USC following Baker-Mazara's 29-point game

USC plays the Iowa Hawkeyes after Chad Baker-Mazara scored 29 points in the Trojans' 73-71 win against the Wisconsin Badgers

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Ezra Ausar - 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 - Buries Badgers in Madison Baker-Mazara had 29 points (10-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 73-71 win over Wisconsin.

Impact Baker-Mazara needed 22 shots to get to 29 points, but the lack of efficiency didn't matter as USC topped Wisconsin on the road for a huge, resume-boosting win. The senior wing drilled five threes, the second time he's connected on that many long-range shots this season, and his 22 shots also tied a season high. Back in the starting five the past two games, Baker-Mazara has resumed his role as a top scorer for the Trojans.

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

Jordan Marsh - Dealing with toe injury Head coach Eric Musselman revealed that Marsh (toe) suffered a toe injury in practice and is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Iowa, per Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.c...

Impact Marsh suffered the injury over the weekend during practice and has been labeled day-to-day moving forward after being held out of Sunday's contest against Wisconsin. The 5-foot-11 guard has averaged 7.3 points and 2.2 assists across 19 games for the Trojans since transferring in from UNC-Asheville in the offseason. If he is unable to suit up against the Hawkeyes, his next chance to return will come against Rutgers on Saturday.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch, stream & listen to Wisconsin Badgers basketball vs. USC Trojans Coming off the biggest road victory in the Greg Gard era, the University of Wisconsin looks to continues its winning streak when it hosts US...

JANUARY 25 • SI.COM

Wisconsin vs. USC Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 25

Preview the Jan 25 matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and USC Trojans with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under,...

JANUARY 25 • Data Skrive

Wisconsin vs. USC Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 25

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

Last Night in College Basketball: Nebraska's Best-Ever Start Now 19-0

Nebraska is having an unreal season, UCLA dominated Purdue, Cincinnati hung with Arizona until it didn't, Creighton wins at the last second...

JANUARY 22 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Nebraska's Best-Ever Start Now 19-0

Alijah Arenas college basketball debut for USC features incredible highlight, so-so stats | Sporting News The freshman finally got on the floor.

JANUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alijah Arenas - Scores eight in debut Arenas ended with eight points (3-15 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-6 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 74-68 loss to Northwestern.

Impact Arenas has been dealing with a knee injury since the summer time, but the five-star freshman finally made his long-anticipated collegiate debut here. He clearly has the green light to shoot, and while the shots weren't falling here, Arenas showed flashes of what made him such a high-profile recruit, highlighting his nifty handles and ability to get to the rack early in the contest. There was a brief injury scare in the second half in which Arenas had to be stretched out by trainers on the sideline, but he ended up returning to the contest to calm those concerns. He'll look to build on this performance when the Trojans head to Madison to face the Badgers on Sunday.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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

Alijah Arenas struggles in debut for USC after delays caused by car crash and knee injury

Alijah Arenas struggled in his long-awaited debut for Southern California against Northwestern after completing his recovery from a knee injury he sustained last summer following h...

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Why was Alijah Arenas out? Five-star guard makes long-awaited USC basketball debut tonight | Sporting News The Trojans get a boost with the top five-star.

JANUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alijah Arenas - No longer on report Arenas (knee) is not on the injury report and will be available for Wednesday's game against Northwestern.

Impact Arenas was deemed as probable for Wednesday's game earlier in the week, and now it's been confirmed that he'll be available for the first time in the 2025-26 campaign. Arenas, a 6-foot-6 freshman, should be a key player for USC on offense as long as he's able to stay healthy.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jerry Easter II - Ready to roll vs. 'Cats Easter (illness) is available against Northwestern on Wednesday.

Impact Easter was sick for the Trojans' narrow loss to Purdue on Jan. 17, but the freshman guard is good to go once again as USC looks to bounce back against Northwestern. Easter averages 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

USC vs. Northwestern Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 21

Preview the Jan 21 matchup between the USC Trojans and Northwestern Wildcats with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/und...

JANUARY 21 • Data Skrive

USC vs. Northwestern Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 21

USC hosts Northwestern following Martinelli's 22-point game

Northwestern visits the USC Trojans after Nick Martinelli scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 77-58 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

No. 6 Houston looks to stretch Big 12 winning streak against No. 12 Texas Tech

Houston was the nation’s preseason No. 2 team, had a brief stint at No. 1 and took a tumble to No. 8 following its lone loss

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: A Brutal Weekend for Iowa State Basketball

Iowa State's men's and women's team were upset, the Big Ten shakes out a hierarchy, Florida is looking great, where did UNC's defense go and...

JANUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: A Brutal Weekend for Iowa State Basketball

Alijah Arenas - Described as "probable" Arenas (knee) is "probable" for Wednesday's clash with Northwestern, per Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact Arenas, a five-star true freshman for the Trojans, appears finally slated to make his collegiate debut. The 6-foot-6 guard should make an instant impact for USC, although it remains to be seen how head coach Eric Musselman will deploy him. Arenas should provide a much-needed boost in LA for a Trojans' squad off to a 3-4 start in Big Ten play.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Cofie - Big rebounding day Cofie ended Saturday's 69-64 loss to Purdue with 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes.

Impact Cofie is rebounding from a tough start to Big Ten play, as he posted a season-best rebounding total against a tough Purdue front line while picking up his fourth double-double of the year. The defeat snapped a two-game winning streak, but even after losing leading scorer Rodney Rice to a season-ending injury, the Trojans are still a respectable 3-4 in league play with a favorable home matchup against Northwestern awaiting them Wednesday.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Boozer's 30 points, 14 rebounds lead No. 6 Duke to an 80-50 win over Stanford

Cameron Boozer had 30 points and 14 rebounds and No. 6 Duke beat Stanford 80-50 on Saturday in the Blue Devils’ first visit to Maples Pavilion

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

USC is off to a hot start against Purdue 👀

JANUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS

Jerry Easter II - Sits out vs. Purdue Easter (undisclosed) didn't play in USC's 69-64 loss to Purdue on Saturday.

Impact Easter missed his first game of the season as the Trojans narrowly fell at the hands of Purdue. The freshman guard's involvement has fluctuated this season, but he's still found ways to contribute and is averaging 5.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 19.1 minutes. His next chance to hit the hardwood will come on Jan. 21 against Northwestern.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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