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USC men’s basketball wraps up exhibition slate with victory over SDSU
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It was a disastrous weekend for Lincoln Riley and USC football . However, it was a much better one for Eric Musselman and the Trojans ' men's basketball team.
On Friday, USC played its final preseason exhibition game on the road at San Diego State. The Trojans left San Diego with a victory, defeating the Aztecs 85-68.
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Rodney Rice led the Trojans with 23 points and five assists. Alijah Arenas recorded a double-double, putting up 22 points and 12 rebounds while also adding four assists. In addition, Jacob Cofie recorded 13 points and five assists.
USC's exhibition slate is now complete, with Eric Musselman's team going 2-1 in their preseason contests. The Trojans are set to open the 2026-2027 regular season this coming Monday at Galen Center against Milwaukee.
Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell walks onto the field with his team for warmups before the game against the USC Trojans at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) drops back to pass against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback (1) warms up before the game against the USC Trojans at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) returns a kickoff against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chris Brooks Jr. (2) breaks free for a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; USC Trojans cheerleaders perform on the sidelines during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers fans in the student section participate in the traditional "Jump Around" between the third and fourth quarters against the USC Trojans at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; The Wisconsin Badgers score a touchdown on a goal-line play against the USC Trojans during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers students and fans rush the field at Camp Randall Stadium after the Badgers victory over the USC Trojans. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell walks onto the field with his team for warmups before the game against the USC Trojans at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) drops back to pass against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
(Anthony Wahl, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback (1) warms up before the game against the USC Trojans at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
(Anthony Wahl, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) returns a kickoff against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
(Anthony Wahl, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chris Brooks Jr. (2) breaks free for a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
(Anthony Wahl, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; USC Trojans cheerleaders perform on the sidelines during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
(Anthony Wahl, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s embarrassing 24-7 loss at Wisconsin
Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers fans in the student section participate in the traditional "Jump Around" between the third and fourth quarters against the USC Trojans at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
(Anthony Wahl, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; The Wisconsin Badgers score a touchdown on a goal-line play against the USC Trojans during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
(Anthony Wahl, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s embarrassing 24-7 loss at Wisconsin
Oct 24, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers students and fans rush the field at Camp Randall Stadium after the Badgers victory over the USC Trojans. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Wahl-Imagn Images
(Anthony Wahl, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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