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USC Trojans suffer heartbreaking loss to Iowa despite career night from Kam Woods
The Trojans' comeback fell short as they dropped a close game to the Hawkeyes, while UCLA continues to roll with a win over struggling Oregon.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:55am
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In a night of Big Ten men's basketball action, the USC Trojans suffered a tough loss to Iowa despite a career-high 33 points from guard Kam Woods. The Trojans had fought back from a 17-point deficit in the second half, but ultimately fell 73-72. Elsewhere, UCLA cruised to a 73-57 victory over Oregon, who has now lost 7 straight games.
Why it matters
The loss is a setback for the Trojans, who had built up momentum with a recent win over Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the Bruins continue to assert themselves as a team to watch in the Big Ten. The struggles of Oregon raise questions about their season outlook.
The details
Kam Woods put on a spectacular individual performance for USC, scoring 33 points to almost single-handedly lead the Trojans' comeback effort. However, it wasn't enough as Iowa held on for the 73-72 win. The Badgers also overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat Minnesota 67-63, while UCLA cruised past an Oregon team missing several key players.
- The Trojans' loss to Iowa occurred on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
- Wisconsin's comeback win over Minnesota also took place on January 28, 2026.
- UCLA's victory over Oregon happened on the same date, January 28, 2026.
The players
Kam Woods
A recently signed graduate guard for the USC Trojans who scored a career-high 33 points in the loss to Iowa.
Kwame Evans Jr.
The Oregon Ducks player who led his team with 24 points in the loss to UCLA.
Tyler Bilodeau
The UCLA Bruins player who led his team with 18 points in the win over Oregon.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This game highlights the resilience and star power of the USC Trojans, who nearly overcame a large deficit thanks to an incredible individual effort from Kam Woods. However, the loss is still a setback as they look to build momentum in the Big Ten. Meanwhile, the struggling Oregon Ducks face an uphill battle to turn their season around.
