USC Trojans

USC Trojans

14-4 - 10th in Big Ten

2026 Schedule

USC
W 94-64
CP
USC
W 114-83
MAN
USC
W 87-67
ILST
USC
W 107-106
TROY
USC
W 70-67
BOIS
USC
W 83-81
HALL
USC
W 88-75
ASU
ORE
W 82-77
USC
USC
L 84-76
WASH
USD
W 94-81
USC
USC
W 68-61
WSU
USC
W 97-70
UTSA
USC
W 102-63
UCSC
MICH
L 96-66
USC
MSU
L 80-51
USC
MINN
W 70-69
USC
USC
W 88-71
MD
USC
L 69-64
PUR
USC
NU
WIS
USC
IOWA
USC
USC
RUTG
USC
IU
PSU
USC
OSU
USC
USC
ILL
USC
ORE
UCLA
USC
USC
NEB
WASH
USC
USC
UCLA
NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field

The Cougars remain national title contenders despite falling off the radar at the turn of the calendar year.

Smith's steal and layup help No. 5 Purdue edge USC 69-64, move into 1st-place tie in Big Ten Smith's steal and layup help No. 5 Purdue edge USC 69-64, move into 1st-place tie in Big Ten

— Braden Smith stole the ball at midcourt and hit a layup with 23 seconds remaining, helping No. 5 Purdue edge Southern California 69-64 on Saturday to pull into a first-place tie with Nebraska in the Big Ten standings with its ninth consecutive victory.

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

Chad Baker-Mazara scores 29 to help Southern California beat Minnesota 70-69 in OT Chad Baker-Mazara scores 29 to help Southern California beat Minnesota 70-69 in OT

— Chad Baker-Mazara scored 29 points and hit two free throws with 10 seconds left in overtime to rally Southern California to a 70-69 victory over Minnesota on Friday night.

Carr and Kohler help No. 12 Michigan State rout USC, 80-51 Carr and Kohler help No. 12 Michigan State rout USC, 80-51

— Coen Carr scored 18 points and Jaxon Kohler added 16 on perfect shooting to lead No. 12 Michigan State to an 80-51 blowout against Southern California on Monday night.

AP men's college basketball Top 25 poll breakdown AP men's college basketball Top 25 poll breakdown

Nebraska cracks the top 10. SMU and UCF replace Florida and USC. See more changes after the two-week hiatus.

Morez Johnson Jr. scores career-high 29 points in No. 2 Michigan's 96-66 win over No. 24 USC Morez Johnson Jr. scores career-high 29 points in No. 2 Michigan's 96-66 win over No. 24 USC

— Morez Johnson Jr. scored a career-high 29 points, including 17 in the first half, and No. 2 Michigan beat No. 24 Southern California 96-66 on Friday night.

Men's basketball Power Rankings: Kentucky re-enters top 25 Men's basketball Power Rankings: Kentucky re-enters top 25

The Wildcats are back in the mix while only one new team breaks into the top 10.

AP men's college basketball Top 25 poll breakdown AP men's college basketball Top 25 poll breakdown

Arizona retains the top spot. Duke falls three positions. USC and Iowa replace St. John's and Auburn.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Nebraska 81.4 - 0 18
Michigan 92.7 1 1 17
Michigan State 78.5 1.5 2 17
Purdue 84.1 1.5 2 17
Illinois 85.1 3 3 15
Wisconsin 83.5 5 5 13
Ohio State 83.2 5 5 13
UCLA 77.7 5.5 6 13
Iowa 77.9 4.5 5 14
USC 83.4 4 4 14
Indiana 81.1 6.5 7 12
Minnesota 72.8 8.5 9 10
Washington 80.1 8 8 10
Rutgers 70.3 9.5 10 9
Maryland 74.5 10 10 8
Oregon 73.9 10.5 11 8
Penn State 76.8 9 9 9
Northwestern 77.3 10 10 8
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Chad Baker-Mazara
  • Assists Per Game

    Chad Baker-Mazara
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Ezra Ausar

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Jacob Cofie
  • Steals Per Game

    Jacob Cofie
  • Blocks Per Game

    Jacob Cofie