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Arenas' 27-point night leads USC past Indiana
Freshman guard's career-high performance helps Trojans win close conference matchup
Feb. 4, 2026 at 12:47am
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The USC Trojans defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 81-75 in a close conference game on Tuesday night. Freshman guard Alijah Arenas led the way for USC with a career-high 27 points, while Kam Woods added 18 points and 6 rebounds. The Trojans were able to overcome the loss of leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara, who went down with an ankle injury in the second half. USC's defense held Indiana to just over 40% shooting from the field, and a late block by Ryan Cornish sealed the victory for the Trojans.
Why it matters
This win is an important conference victory for USC, who has played a number of close games against Big Ten opponents this season. The performance by freshman Alijah Arenas is also a promising sign for the Trojans' future, as he continues to round into form after missing time earlier in the season.
The details
USC got off to a hot start, making their first seven shots and playing strong defense in the paint to shut down Indiana in the opening 10 minutes. Arenas led the way with 10 first-half points, though he struggled with his shooting overall, going 9-23 from the field. Woods also had a big game, scoring 18 points on 6-12 shooting. The Trojans were able to maintain their lead despite the loss of Baker-Mazara, who went down with an ankle injury in the second half. USC's defense held Indiana to just over 40% shooting, and a late block by Cornish sealed the victory.
- The game was played on Tuesday night, February 4, 2026.
- Arenas rejoined the team on January 21 against Northwestern.
The players
Alijah Arenas
A freshman guard for USC who scored a career-high 27 points in the win over Indiana.
Kam Woods
A USC player who scored 18 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in the victory.
Chad Baker-Mazara
USC's leading scorer who went down with an ankle injury in the second half.
Ryan Cornish
A USC player who had a key block in the final moments to seal the win.
Eric Musselman
The head coach of the USC Trojans.
What they’re saying
“Without my team, I kind of start losing myself, which is why I am grateful to have them.”
— Alijah Arenas
“Alijah Arenas' performance was 'pretty damn impressive', considering that the 18-year-old has just a handful of games at the collegiate level under his belt.”
— Eric Musselman, Head Coach
What’s next
USC will next play the Penn State Cougars on Super Bowl Sunday.
The takeaway
This win is an important conference victory for USC, who has played a number of close games against Big Ten opponents this season. Freshman Alijah Arenas' career-high performance is a promising sign for the Trojans' future.
