- Matchup: USC Trojans vs San Diego Toreros
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Venue: Jenny Craig Pavilion, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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The San Diego Toreros (3-5) are set to face the USC Trojans (8-1) this Tuesday at the Jenny Craig Pavilion.
In their previous game, the USC Trojans suffered a defeat against Washington, concluding with a score of 84-76. USC registered a field goal percentage of 36.7% (22 of 60) and successfully converted 8 of their 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Trojans excelled, sinking 24 of 28 shots for an impressive 85.7% success rate. On the boards, they secured 28 rebounds, including 7 offensive, and distributed 13 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and securing 3 steals. On the defensive end, USC allowed their opponents to shoot 45.3% from the field (29 of 64). Washington logged 14 assists and had 5 steals in the game. The Huskies collected 42 rebounds (13 offensive, 29 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They achieved an 80.0% free throw success rate by making 20 of 25 attempts and managed 6 three-pointers out of 21 attempts. The Trojans committed 18 fouls, while Washington tallied 19.
Highlighted in this matchup was Chad Baker-Mazara, contributing 21 points on 5 of 14 shooting. He spent 34 minutes on the floor, grabbed 6 rebounds, maintained a shooting percentage of 35.7%, and provided 2 assists.
USC enters this game with an overall record of 8-1 for the season. They average 11.9 turnovers per game and are committing 20.0 fouls per game. As a unit, the Trojans are securing 37.6 rebounds per game and have amassed a total of 150 assists this season, ranking them 116th nationally in assists. They are hitting 37.8% of their three-point shots (74 of 196) and 72.8% from the free-throw line. Offensively, USC scores an average of 89.0 points per game, placing them 25th in Division 1, while shooting 47.8% from the field.
Defensively, the Trojans are forcing 14.0 turnovers per game and personal fouls are averaging 23.6. They currently rank 127th nationwide in allowing assists, having conceded 116 this season. The Trojans have a FG percentage defense of 41.6% (241 of 579) and allow an average of 36.0 boards per game. Opponents are shooting 29.4% from 3-point distance, with USC ranked 277th in the nation for points allowed per game at 78.2.
In their last contest, the San Diego Toreros fell short against San Jose State with a score of 86-69. The Toreros managed to secure 8 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive rebounds, totalling 23 rebounds for the game. They committed 10 turnovers but also recorded 8 steals. San Jose State committed 21 fouls, allowing the Toreros 17 free-throw attempts, converting 13 of them for a 76.5% success rate. From beyond the arc, San Diego made 10 out of 39 attempts (25.6%). At the end of the game, they shot 32.4% from the field, finishing 23 for 71. San Diego allowed San Jose State to shoot 54.5% from the field (30 of 55) and ended up with a perimeter shooting percentage of 36.8% by connecting on 7 of 19 attempts. They shot 19 of 27 from the free-throw line (70.4%). In terms of rebounding, San Diego gave up 42 total boards (14 offensive) to San Jose State.
Tim Moore was a key player for the Toreros in this matchup, shooting 6 of 14 for a field goal percentage of 42.9%, and contributing 3 rebounds. He scored 17 points in just 22 minutes of play, but did not register any assists.
San Diego currently holds a record of 3-5 this season. The Toreros are averaging 18.0 fouls per game and shooting 78.0% from the free-throw line. They are averaging 15.4 assists per contest (136th in the country) and turning the ball over 13.0 times per game. San Diego has accrued 585 points this year (73.1 per game) and is averaging 31.5 rebounds per game. In terms of offensive performance, the Toreros are shooting 44.1% from the field, ranking 252nd in collegiate basketball.
Defensively, the Toreros rank 213th in points allowed, giving up 74.4 points per game. They force 14.1 turnovers on average while allowing opponents to shoot 45.5% from the field (ranked 279th). The San Diego defense restrains opponents to 32.3% shooting from three-point range (53 of 164) and allows 68.2% from the free-throw line. They average 12.9 assists and 36.5 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 158th and 260th nationally, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back San Diego
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