Rodney Rice, Alijah Arenas Carry No. 21 USC Men’s Basketball Past Wichita State
Rice scored 32 points and Arenas added 30 as USC relied on free throws and turnovers to beat Wichita State.
- On Sunday, Southern California defeated Wichita State 93-86 in the inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic, with Rodney Rice scoring 32 points and nine assists and Alijah Arenas adding 30 points.
- Wichita State led 45-43 at halftime after hitting seven of its first 12 attempts from beyond the arc, though the Shockers had built an 11-point lead late in the first half before USC rallied.
- USC prevailed despite making just two 3-pointers, relying on free-throw shooting and turnovers; Arenas scored three baskets during a key second-half stretch to help the Trojans build a 75-69 advantage.
- Battling back, the Shockers pulled to 86-83 on a Jordan Frison layup with 58 seconds remaining, but Rice sank two free throws to secure the win as the Shockers missed several late 3-point attempts.
- USC travels to play at California on Wednesday night, while Wichita State hosts Friends University on the same evening to continue their seasons.
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Career nights from Rodney Rice, Alijah Arenas lift No. 21 USC over Wichita State
Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas scored career highs of 32 and 30 points, respectively, as No. 21 Southern California held off Wichita State, 93-86, on Sunday in Stateline, Nevada. The Trojans (2-0) weathered a poor night of shooting from 3-point range, going just 2-for-14 from deep, leaning instead on Rice and Arenas. The backcourt duo
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Rodney Rice, Alijah Arenas carry No. 21 USC men’s basketball past Wichita State
Rice scores 32 points with nine assists and Arenas adds 30 as the Trojans overcome hot shooting by the Shockers for a 93-86 victory in the inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic.
St Catharines Standard
Rice scores 32 points, Arenas adds 30 as No. 21 USC holds off Wichita State 93-86
STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Rodney Rice had 32 points and nine assists, Alijah Arenas added 30 points and No. 21 Southern California beat hot-shooting Wichita State 93-86 on Sunday night in the inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic.
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