US EditionUSC Men Hit with Injury Again Ahead of Road Trip to Penn State, Ohio State
USC faces Penn State to evaluate roster depth amid injuries with Arenas leading at 29 points in last game ahead of a key matchup versus Ohio State.
- On Sunday at 12 p.m. EST, USC visits Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center after Alijah Arenas scored 29 points in an 81-75 win.
- Facing rotation disruption after late fouls, Ezra Ausar and Jacob Cofie fouled out late, forcing bench players into larger roles, testing USC's depth on the road trip.
- USC faces Penn State after Arenas' 29-point game, with Penn State guard Eli Rice shooting 45.9% from deep.
- USC's test at Penn State on Sunday could impact its season resume and help Chad Baker-Mazara's recovery, as the game serves as a warm-up before Ohio State.
- With 9.7 offensive rebounds per game, USC's second-chance edge could matter against Penn State's 46.6% shooting rate, which suggests finishing and rebounding will be key.
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USC men hit with injury again ahead of road trip to Penn State, Ohio State
It seemed as though USC men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman had finally perfected his starting lineup. Point guard Kam Woods could nearly read Musselman’s mind, accurately predicting how he wants plays run. Ezra Ausar and Jacob Cofie are physically formidable, while Chad Baker-Mazara and Alijah Arenas are wings who can create shots and – most of the time – sink them. “It’s been a good, solid mix together,” Musselman said. The group will be dis…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Marietta Daily JournalSouthern California looks to keep rolling at Penn State
Southern California will chase its first three-game winning streak in its two seasons in the Big Ten Conference during a matchup with Penn State on Sunday in the program's first visit to State College, Pa.
Winnipeg Free Press
Penn State hosts USC after Arenas' 29-point game
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Penn State Basketball: Up Next, The USC Trojans
On February 8, the Penn State men’s basketball team will host USC for the first time ever. Sunday’s game will be Penn State’s annual THON game that continues to make great strides towards finding a cure for all childhood cancers and has raised over $254 million since it began, including $17.7 million in 2024 alone. The Trojans will enter the Bryce Jordan Center with an overall record of 17-6 and a Big Ten Conference record of 6-6. They most rece…
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