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Northwestern beat USC 74–68 at USC on Jan 21, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  NU | 31 | 43 | 74 |
  USC | 28 | 40 | 68 |
Northwestern WildcatsUSC Trojans| NU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martinelli | 35 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 8-20 | 1-3 |
| Jake West | 34 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3-7 | 1-2 |
| Max Green | 31 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4-8 | 1-4 |
| Tyler Kropp | 28 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5-6 | 0-0 |
| Tre Singleton | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3-6 | 0-2 |
| Jayden Reid | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| Jordan Clayton | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Arrinten Page | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-1 |
| Angelo Ciaravino | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Justin Mullins | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 74 | 29 | 22 | 28-62 | 3-15 |
| USC | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Cofie | 35 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 4-7 | 0-1 |
| Ezra Ausar | 33 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 4-7 | 0-0 |
| Alijah Arenas | 29 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3-15 | 0-6 |
| Kam Woods | 24 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Chad Baker-Mazara | 13 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4-6 | 2-3 |
| Jordan Marsh | 22 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 5-10 | 0-2 |
| Jerry Easter II | 20 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Gabe Dynes | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jaden Brownell | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Terrance Williams II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 68 | 38 | 13 | 20-52 | 2-13 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
NU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · USC defense in 1
USC offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · NU defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
NUUSCExpected pace: about 68 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
NUUSCNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martinelli | 35.6 | 24.6 | 6.8 | 1.7 |
| Jayden Reid | 27.5 | 11.9 | 2.1 | 5.3 |
| Arrinten Page | 26.1 | 12.6 | 5.1 | 2.2 |
| Tre Singleton | 25.1 | 7.3 | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Angelo Ciaravino | 22.7 | 6.3 | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| Jordan Clayton | 19.9 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Jake West | 13.9 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| Justin Mullins | 13.8 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Rice | 35.8 | 21.8 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Chad Baker-Mazara | 32.1 | 19.1 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Jacob Cofie | 30.1 | 8.9 | 6.4 | 1.7 |
| Ezra Ausar | 29.5 | 15.8 | 6.4 | 1.7 |
| Kam Woods | 25.4 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Amarion Dickerson | 22.7 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| Jerry Easter II | 19.3 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| Jordan Marsh | 18.1 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 2.1 |
NU offenseper gameUSC defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
NUForAgainst47% of NU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
USCForAgainst49% of USC's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
NU 2series0 USC| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | NU 74 | USC 68 | NU+6 | +6 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2025 | USC 75 | NU 77 | NU+2 | +2 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
