Overview
- Marsh posted a season-high 20 points with 17 after halftime to lead the Trojans’ surge at the Galen Center.
- USC dominated the boards 35-24, including a 13-4 advantage on the offensive glass that fueled second-chance points.
- Leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara did not start, briefly played, then did not return as USC continued to juggle its rotation.
- Blue-chip freshman Alijah Arenas remains out after his anticipated return was delayed indefinitely.
- Maryland fell to 0-6 in Big Ten play despite 30 points from David “Diggy” Coit, underscoring ongoing struggles with size and consistency.