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Ezra Ausar - Collects double-double in loss Ausar closed with 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 91-72 loss to Washington.

Impact Ausar had his third double-double in the last five games and fourth on the season. The 6-9 senior is providing 13.5 points on 53.5 percent from the field and 6.8 rebounds in Big Ten play, but has fouled out of four games. USC finishes the regular season on Saturday against rival UCLA. Ausar was limited to six points and five rebounds in the Feb. 24 loss to the Bruins.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alijah Arenas - Starts, scores 19 Arenas closed with 19 points (5-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), a season-high seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 91-72 loss to Washington.

Impact The Trojans were playing their first game without Chad Baker-Mazara, who left the program on Sunday. Arenas came off the bench for the first time in Saturday's loss to Nebraska, but was back in the starting lineup against the Huskies. In his last eight games, the 6-6 freshman has provided 17.8 points despite hitting just 35.7 percent of his field goals. The Trojans hope to end a six-game slide on Saturday against UCLA. Arenas had 10 points and four rebounds in the Feb. 24 loss to the Bruins.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Michigan State Surges, Big Ten Bubble Drama Builds

FOX Sports' bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy offers up his latest men's NCAA Tournament projections.

MARCH 3 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Michigan State Surges, Big Ten Bubble Drama Builds

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Florida Joins Top 5

Here are the top 10 men's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and fallers...

MARCH 3 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Florida Joins Top 5

USC visits Steinbach and Washington

Washington plays the USC Trojans after Hannes Steinbach scored 22 points in Washington's 90-73 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Why did Chad Baker-Mazara leave USC basketball? What to know of Trojans' star's exit Why did USC star Chad Baker-Mazara depart the program ahead of the Big Ten, NCAA tournaments? Here's what you need to know:

MARCH 2 • USATODAY.COM

Chad Baker-Mazara controversy, explained: Why did USC abruptly dismiss leading scorer weeks before March Madness? | Sporting News The Trojans' leading scorer is no longer with the team as the postseason approaches.

MARCH 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bruce Pearl Weighs in on Chad Baker-Mazara's Exit From USC Trojans The USC Trojans announced that guard Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer with the program after leading USC with an average of 18.6 points per ga...

MARCH 2 • SI.COM

Chad Baker-Mazara's ugly divorce with USC won't surprise a single Alabama fan Former Auburn guard Chad Baker-Mazara's collegiate career came to an unceremonious end on Sunday when he was dismissed from the USC basketba...

MARCH 2 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

USC's Chad Baker-Mazara no longer with the program after loss to Nebraska | Sporting News The Trojans' second-leading scorer is out before March Madness.

MARCH 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chad Baker-Mazara no longer on USC basketball team USC’s reeling basketball team suffered a huge setback Sunday, announcing that star guard Chad Baker-Mazara was no longer a member of the pro...

MARCH 1 • NYPOST.COM

Chad Baker-Mazara No Longer a Member of USC Men's Basketball Team Baker-Mazara had suffered an apparent leg injury during USC's loss to Nebraska on Saturda

MARCH 1 • SI.COM

USC 2nd-leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara abruptly out of the program with no explanation

USC says Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer part of its men’s basketball program

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Alijah Arenas - Scores 14 off bench Arenas logged 14 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Saturday's 82-67 loss to Nebraska.

Impact It was the first time since his Jan. 21 debut that Arenas came off the bench for the Trojans, and the end result was a four-game scoring high. The freshman is plenty capable of scoring in bunches, but it hasn't always led to team success. The Trojans have now lost five games in a row, arguably playing themselves onto the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. They'll get a chance to bounce back Wednesday at Washington.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska Basketball Meme of the Game: Fall of Troy Edition The second half was “Fold ’Em” time for the “Fight On” school. Once the Huskers’ 15-point win at USC was official, the Meme Army let loose i...

MARCH 1 • SI.COM

No. 12 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

No. 12 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

FEBRUARY 28 • FOX SPORTS

No. 12 Nebraska beats USC for school-record 14th Big Ten win

No. 12 Nebraska beat Southern California 82-67 as Pryce Sandfort scored 32 points and the Huskers pulled away in the second half

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

USC’s Chad Baker-Mazara finishes falling-away layup vs. Nebraska

USC’s Chad Baker-Mazara finishes falling-away layup vs. Nebraska

FEBRUARY 28 • FOX SPORTS

Chad Baker-Mazara - Exits early with injury Baker-Mazara didn't play in the final 16:59 of Saturday's 82-67 loss to Nebraska because of an injury he sustained on a fall in the first half, Ryan Kartje of the LA Times reports.

Impact According to USC head coach Eric Musselman, Baker-Mazara informed the Trojans' staff that he wasn't able to play the rest of the game due to an unspecified injury that occurred when Baker-Mazara fell to the hardwood while attempting a block in the first half. Baker-Mazara was subbed out with 16:59 left in the second half and did not return. Before departing, Baker-Mazara generated 14 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, one assist, one steal and two blocks over 19 minutes. He'll have a few days to recover before USC visits Washington on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska vs. USC Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 28

Preview the Feb 28 matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and USC Trojans with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/unde...

FEBRUARY 27 • Data Skrive

Nebraska vs. USC Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 28

2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Has UConn Locked Up the Final No. 1 Seed?

FOX Sports' bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy offers up his latest men's NCAA Tournament projections.

FEBRUARY 27 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Has UConn Locked Up the Final No. 1 Seed?

No. 12 Nebraska visits USC, aims for 25th win of season

No. 12 Nebraska will try to earn its 25th win this season when the Cornhuskers visit the USC Trojans

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Chad Baker-Mazara - Back to regular self Baker-Mazara logged 25 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 81-62 loss to UCLA.

Impact Baker-Mazara returned last Saturday from a three-game absence forced by a knee injury, and while he came off the bench, he still managed to tally an efficient 21 points in 23 minutes. He was back to his high-scoring ways with a regular minutes allotment Tuesday, in addition to posting his best rebounding total of Big Ten play. Unfortunately, Baker-Mazara and the Trojans have now lost four games in a row, potentially putting them on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble, at least for the time being.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Recapping UCLA's Statement Win vs Rival USC The 18–9 Bruins took on the 18–9 Trojans—here’s how it all unfolded. First Half Donovan Dent tied the game with a three-pointer to get UCLA...

FEBRUARY 25 • SI.COM

USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

FEBRUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS