- Matchup: Washington Huskies vs USC Trojans
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The USC Trojans (8-0) are set to face off against the Washington Huskies (5-2) at Galen Center this Saturday.
In their last outing, the Washington Huskies suffered a narrow defeat against UCLA, ending the game at 82-80. Washington concluded the match with a field goal percentage of 51.7% (31 out of 60) and made 9 of their 24 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Huskies converted 9 out of 12 shots, equating to a success rate of 75.0%. In terms of rebounds, they secured 29, including 11 offensive boards. They also tallied 14 assists and managed to force 7 turnovers while recording 6 steals. On the defensive end, Washington allowed UCLA to shoot 52.8% from the field, hitting 28 out of 53 attempts. UCLA tallied 15 assists and had 7 steals during the game. The Bruins secured a total of 21 rebounds (8 offensive, 13 defensive) but did not register any blocks. UCLA achieved a free throw success rate of 70.8%, converting 17 of their 24 attempts, along with 9 out of 20 shots from distance. The foul count was 20 for Washington and 19 for UCLA.
Hannes Steinbach was a standout player in the game, contributing 29 points on 11 of 12 shooting. He logged 32 minutes and collected 10 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 91.7% and adding 3 assists to his tally.
As the Huskies enter this match-up with a 5-2 season record, they average 11.1 turnovers per game and commit 18.6 personal fouls on average. Collectively, Washington grabs 42.1 rebounds per game and has dished out 93 assists this season, marking them 319th in Division 1 for assist ratio. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.0% (50 out of 143), along with a free throw accuracy of 74.9%. The team averages 82.6 points per game, ranking 102nd in Division 1, while shooting 43.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Huskies force 11.9 turnovers per game while drawing 20.7 fouls. They hold opponents to 32.3% from beyond the arc and rank 168th in points allowed per game (72.4). Washington gives up an opponent shooting percentage of 40.5% (175 of 432) and allows 34.9 rebounds per game, placing them 58th nationally in assists allowed, with 87 surrendered this year.
In their previous game, the USC Trojans emerged victorious against Oregon with a score of 82-77. USC allowed Oregon to collect 25 rebounds (9 offensive). Their long-range shooting was effective, converting 43.5% from three-point territory (10 of 23) and they went 17 of 26 at the free throw line (65.4%). Oregon managed to hit 25 out of 53 shots from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.2%. USC finished with 28 out of 55 attempts from the field, resulting in a 50.9% success rate. They made 8 of 21 shots from distance, translating to 38.1%. The Trojans capitalized on 25 opportunities at the free throw line due to Oregon’s 23 fouls. USC committed 14 turnovers but secured 9 steals during the game, collecting a total of 32 rebounds (20 defensive and 12 offensive).
Chad Baker-Mazara played a crucial role for the Trojans, scoring 25 points on 9 of 18 shooting (50.0% accuracy) and grabbing 4 rebounds. He played for 36 minutes and contributed with 3 assists.
This season, the USC Trojans have a perfect record of 8-0. Offensively, they shoot at an impressive 49.2% from the field, ranking 55th in Division 1. Overall, USC has accumulated 725 points for the season (averaging 90.6 points per game) while grabbing 38.4 rebounds on average. They are averaging 17.1 assists per game (63rd in the nation) and committing 12.4 turnovers. The Trojans accumulate 20.3 fouls per game, shooting 71.3% from the free throw line.
The USC defense limits opponents to 29.5% from three-point territory (61 of 207) while opponents convert 75.8% of their free throw attempts. USC gives up an average of 12.8 assists and 34.9 rebounds a game, ranking 155th and 188th nationally. The Trojans are positioned 265th in college basketball for points allowed per game at 77.5. They are also adept at forcing 14.3 turnovers per game, allowing teams to shoot 41.2% from the floor (108th in college basketball).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Washington
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