USC Rolls Past San Diego 94-81 Behind Baker-Mazara’s 31, Ausar’s 29
A second-half surge turned a tight game into USC’s ninth win, with efficient shooting offsetting early turnovers.
Overview
- USC seized control after the break, with Ezra Ausar scoring 22 of his career-high 29 before fouling out and Chad Baker-Mazara totaling 31.
- Trailing 48-46, Ausar began a personal 7-0 burst that grew into a 13-0 run and an 18-2 stretch that put the game out of reach.
- The Trojans shot 62% from the field and 56% from three, highlighted by reserve Jaden Brownell’s 16 points on 4-for-5 from deep.
- Turnovers hurt early as USC committed 13 in the first half leading to 14 San Diego points, and Yahoo Sports reported 21 for the game.
- The victory moved USC to 9-1 and extended Baker-Mazara’s 20-point streak to four games ahead of Sunday’s home date with Washington State.