Overview
- Seven Trojans reached double figures, including Ezra Ausar with 17, Rodney Rice with 14, Terrence Williams II with 10, and reserves Jaden Brownell and Jordan Marsh with 13 and 11.
- Chad Baker-Mazara posted a career-high 26 points with 20 before halftime, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and all nine free throws while adding seven rebounds.
- Jacob Cofie recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds and contributed five assists in a balanced frontcourt effort.
- USC shot 41-for-81 from the field and built separation with a 25-11 surge to close the first half and a 20-4 run after the break.
- Manhattan dropped to 1-1 despite Jaden Winston’s career-high 29 points, as USC improved to 2-0 with its highest single-game total since 1998.