Indiana Hoosiers vs. USC Trojans Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers are set to conclude their two-game trip along the West Coast as they face off against the USC Trojans at the Galen Center on Tuesday night. With both teams showing mixed results in the Big Ten, the Hoosiers have achieved a recent boost by defeating the UCLA Bruins in a thrilling double overtime match that ended 98-97. This win has kept Indiana in contention for a potential NCAA tournament berth.
Meanwhile, USC comes into this match with a slight edge in overall performance, currently holding a 16-6 record, albeit with a less favorable 5-6 mark in conference play. They recently managed to secure a close 78-75 victory over Rutgers. The competition is tight, as the two teams are separated by just one game in the Big Ten standings, with Indiana in ninth place and USC hovering just outside the top ten in eleventh.
Game Details
Fans looking to catch the action can tune in on February 2 at 7 p.m. local time (10 p.m. ET) via a live stream on Peacock. The matchup will unfold at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. Radio coverage can be found on ESPN 710LA and through The Varsity Network.
Statistical Leaders
As of February 2, here are the key statistical leaders for both teams:
USC Trojans
- Points: Rodney Rice, 20.3
- Rebounds: Jacob Cofie, 7.4
- Assists: Chad Baker-Mazara, 3.0
- Field Goal Percentage: Gabe Dynes, 83.7%
- Blocks: Jacob Cofie, 1.7
- Steals: Kam Woods, 1.7
Indiana Hoosiers
- Points: Lamar Wilkerson, 19.6
- Rebounds: Tucker DeVries, 5.5
- Assists: Conor Enright, 4.4
- Field Goal Percentage: Sam Alexis, 65.2%
- Blocks: Sam Alexis, 1.1
- Steals: Tayton Conerway, 1.4
This match-up promises to be a compelling encounter as both teams vie for crucial conference victories, making it a key event for fans and players alike.
