Overview
- USC turned a 37–31 halftime lead into a blowout with an early 17–4 burst and a 57–33 second-half edge, according to game reports.
- The Trojans’ defense forced 22 turnovers and tallied 11 blocks, and the offense finished with 24 assists, per the Associated Press.
- Jacob Cofie led the way with a double-double featuring 10 rebounds and multiple rim finishes; AP credited him with 23 points while a local account listed 21.
- Ezra Ausar and Rodney Rice were primary scorers, and Rice delivered eight assists while starting at point guard in the opener.
- USC continues to sort its point-guard rotation from preseason through the opener and hosts Manhattan next at the Galen Center on Sunday.