- Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers vs USC Trojans
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Venue: Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Tuesday, the USC Trojans (15-6) will face off against the Indiana Hoosiers (14-7) at the Galen Center.
In their latest game, the Indiana Hoosiers triumphed over UCLA with a nail-biting score of 98-97. Both teams incurred 27 fouls. The Hoosiers managed to sink 7 out of 22 attempts from beyond the arc. UCLA excelled at the charity stripe, hitting 30 of 34 shots for an impressive 88.2%. While UCLA secured 43 rebounds (11 offensive, 32 defensive), they did not record any blocks. They also dished out 19 assists and registered 6 steals. On the defensive front, Indiana allowed UCLA to shoot 39.5% from the field, converting 30 of 76 attempts. The Hoosiers contributed 22 assists and forced 10 turnovers, while accumulating 3 steals. Indiana earned a total of 39 rebounds, 7 of which were offensive. At the free throw line, the Hoosiers converted 31 of 38 for 81.6%. From the field, they achieved a shooting percentage of 42.4% (28 of 66) and made 11 out of 34 attempts from three-point range.
Nick Dorn was a significant contributor in this contest, shooting 44.4% from the field and finishing with 26 points on 8 of 18 shooting, along with 7 rebounds in 48 minutes of play.
With a record of 14-7 this season, Indiana averages 10.3 turnovers and commits 18.3 personal fouls per game. The team grabs an average of 34.7 rebounds and has recorded 362 assists this season, ranking 44th nationwide in passing efficiency. The Hoosiers are hitting 35.9% from beyond the arc (223 of 622) and 78.2% from the free throw line. They score an average of 80.7 points per game (ranking 92nd nationally) while shooting 47.3% from the field.
Defensively, the Hoosiers force 11.1 turnovers per game and incur 17.5 personal fouls. They rank 16th in Division 1 in assists allowed to their opponents, yielding 221 this season. Indiana’s defense gives up a field goal percentage of 41.3% (494 of 1,197) and allows an average of 32.2 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 30.8% from three-point range, ranking 68th in the nation in points allowed per game (69.3).
In their last outing, the USC Trojans secured a victory against Rutgers, finishing 78-75. USC allowed Rutgers to grab a total of 31 rebounds, 16 on the offensive end. The Trojans made 8 of 24 (33.3%) from three-point range and 9 out of 12 (75.0%) from the free throw line. Rutgers converted 29 of 74 shots from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 39.2%. Overall, USC shot 51.0% by making 26 of 51 attempts, along with 4 of 12 from beyond the arc (33.3%). USC took 30 free throw attempts due to Rutgers’ 21 fouls, resulting in 16 turnovers for the Trojans while earning 6 steals. They tallied a total of 37 rebounds, consisting of 26 defensive and 11 offensive boards.
Ezra Ausar was a standout player for USC in this matchup, hitting 75.0% from the field (6 of 8) and contributing 21 points, along with 7 rebounds, in 34 minutes of action.
The Trojans currently hold a record of 15-6 this season. USC averages 19.3 personal fouls per game and shoots 71.4% from the free throw line. They assist on 15.6 baskets per game (ranking 94th in the nation) while averaging 12.3 turnovers. With a total of 1,714 points this season, they score 81.6 points per game and grab 37.4 rebounds on average. Offensively, the Trojans shoot 47.0%, placing them 86th in Division 1.
Defensively, USC ranks 229th in college basketball for points allowed per game at 75.3. They force 12.7 turnovers each night and allow opponents to shoot 41.5% from the field (ranking 69th nationally). Their defense concedes 30.3% on three-point attempts (165 of 545), while competing teams convert 76.1% of their free throw attempts. They relinquish 13.8 assists and 33.7 rebounds per game, ranking 215th and 135th in the nation, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select USC
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