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Baker-Mazara's 25 Lead USC Past Oregon Ducks
3 Dec
Summary
- Chad Baker-Mazara scored 25 points to lead USC.
- USC secured an 82-77 victory over Oregon in their opener.
- Oregon lost its fourth consecutive game.
No. 24 USC kicked off their Big Ten Conference play with a hard-fought 82-77 victory over Oregon. Chad Baker-Mazara led the charge for the Trojans with an impressive 25 points, supported by Jacob Cofie's 17 points. This win marks USC's best start to a season since 2021-22, improving their record to a perfect 8-0.
The Trojans, playing without injured leading scorer Rodney Rice, showcased their depth and resilience. USC's offense was efficient, shooting 50.9% from the field. Key contributions also came from Ezra Ausar with 13 points and eight rebounds, and Jerry Easter II and Jaden Brownell, who each added 11 points.
Oregon struggled to overcome USC's offensive output, falling to 4-4 on the season and extending their losing streak to four games. Kwame Evans Jr. was a standout for the Ducks with 23 points and nine rebounds, while Takai Simpkins contributed 17 points. The absence of center Nate Bittle, who averages 16.3 points, was keenly felt by the Ducks.
