USC men’s basketball defeats UC San Diego in preseason exhibition

The USC football team did not play a game this past weekend. However, the Trojans’ men’s basketball team did.

On Saturday night, Eric Musselman’s team played its second preseason exhibition game on the road against UC San Diego. The Trojans picked up the victory, defeating the Tritons 80-74.

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Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas led the way for USC. Rice recorded 26 points, five assists, four rebounds, and three steals, while Arenas had 22 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and a block.

Jacob Cofie also impressed on the glass, racking up ten rebounds to go along with his eight points. Freshman Darius Ratliff added seven points and nine boards.

The Trojans will play their final preseason exhibition game this Friday at San Diego State. The regular season opener is set for November 2 at Galen Center against Milwaukee.

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Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lion players run onto the field as fireworks explode overhead prior to the game against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images

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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State

Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lion players run onto the field as fireworks explode overhead prior to the game against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images

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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State

Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; The Southern California Trojans mascot looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images

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