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USC Men Roll Past Maryland After ‘Rejuvenation’ During Tough Trip

Jordan Marsh scored a season-high 20 points to lead USC's second-half surge, with bench players contributing key points to secure a 17-point victory.

  • On Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, the USC Trojans men's basketball team defeated Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team 88-71 at the Galen Center, Los Angeles, holding a 42-41 halftime lead.
  • After two blowout losses and a tough overtime game, USC head coach Eric Musselman continued adjusting the lineup as more than three weeks ago the Trojans were 12-1 and ranked.
  • A second-half offensive surge, led by bench contributors, turned the contest in USC's favor as Jordan Marsh scored 17 of his season-high 20 points and USC shot 56.3%. Ezra Ausar, Jacob Cofie and Jerry Easter II each contributed double digits.
  • The USC Trojans men's basketball team improved to 14-3 and 3-3 in Big Ten play after returning home from the Minneapolis road trip, while Maryland fell to 7-10 and 0-6.
  • Availability for Saturday's trip to Purdue remains undecided after USC forward Chad Baker-Mazara's sore neck, and head coach Eric Musselman declined to confirm his status for the tough test.
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Jordan Marsh helps USC rebound from tough stretch, earn home win over Maryland

USC was missing key players but still managed to rebound from a tough Big Ten road trip, earning an 88-71 win over Maryland Tuesday at Galen Center.

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USC 88, MARYLAND 71

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USC men roll past Maryland after ‘rejuvenation’ during tough trip

USC forward Jacob Cofie, right, defends against Maryland guard David Coit during the first half of a Big Ten game on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the Galen Center. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) USC forward Jaden Brownell, left, tries to pass the ball as Maryland forward Solomon Washington (9) defends during the first half of a Big Ten game on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the Galen Center. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena S…

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Marsh hits 4 3s, scores 20 -- both season highs -- to help USC beat Maryland 88-71

Jordan Marsh hit four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, both season highs, to help USC beat Maryland 88-71.

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Coit Scores 30 As Terps Drop 88-71 Decision At USC

Diggy Coit became the first Terp since Jahmir Young to score 30 points in a road game as Maryland battled USC on Tuesday night.

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