"After USC leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara went down early in the second half with what appeared to be a knee injury, freshman Alijah Arenas knew what he needed to do. When Trojan starters Ezra Ausar and Jacob Cofie fouled out late in the second half, nothing changed. USC's game against Indiana (15-8, 6-6 Big Ten) Tuesday night at the Galen Center was close early."
"While Indiana took more three-point shots, attempting 35 and making 10, a pair of second-half three-pointers from Arenas and guard Kam Woods gave USC the advantage in combined three-point shooting percentage, a key part of the win. The Trojans also dominated on the boards, nabbing 38 rebounds, 11 offensive, as a team compared to Indiana's 24 and seven. Center Gabe Dynes led the way for USC defensively, with seven boards to go along with three blocks off the bench."
Freshman Alijah Arenas scored a team-high 29 points, delivering his first double-digit scoring game and helping USC hold on for an 81-75 victory over Indiana. Chad Baker-Mazara left early with an apparent knee injury and later sat on the bench with ice and crutches. Ezra Ausar and Jacob Cofie fouled out late, yet USC sustained its lead. Indiana's Lamar Wilkerson scored 33 points. Indiana attempted 35 three-pointers and made 10, but second-half threes by Arenas and Kam Woods improved USC's three-point percentage. USC outrebounded Indiana 38-24, including 11 offensive rebounds, with Gabe Dynes adding seven boards and three blocks.
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