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USC Holds Off Indiana 81-75 to Halt Hoosiers’ Win Streak

A decisive edge on the glass plus transition offense proved the difference, leaving both teams 6-6 in Big Ten play.

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Jan 9, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Chad Baker-Mazara (4) celebrates his three-point basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
USC forward Chad Baker-Mazara dribbles during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
USC freshman Alijah Arenas celebrates his 3-point basket during the second half of a Big Ten game against Indiana on Tuesday night at the Galen Center. Arenas scored 29 points as the Trojans held on for an 81-75 win. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Overview

  • USC ended Indiana’s three-game surge with an 81-75 home win at the Galen Center on Tuesday night.
  • With the result, USC moved to 17-6 overall and Indiana fell to 15-8, and both now stand 6-6 in the Big Ten.
  • Freshman Alijah Arenas led the Trojans with 29 points, while Lamar Wilkerson paced the Hoosiers with 33 and five three-pointers.
  • The Trojans controlled key margins by outrebounding Indiana 40-25, converting 15 second-chance points and 17 fast-break points as the Hoosiers shot 10-for-35 from deep (29%).
  • USC led by as many as 14 in the second half before Indiana cut the deficit to two late, a finish consistent with the Trojans’ season-long knack for tight games.