The USC Trojans (14-4, 3-4 Big Ten) hosted the Northwestern Wildcats (8-10, 0-7 Big Ten) at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday night in a crucial conference showdown. In a tightly contested game that lived up to the hype, Northwestern emerged with a 74-68 victory over USC. The Wildcats played with energy and focus, outlasting the Trojans in the second half to notch a rare Big Ten road win and keep their hopes alive in conference play.
Northwestern’s offense was paced by Nick Martinelli, who led all scorers with 20 points, while contributions from Max Green and T. Kropp helped push the Wildcats past USC’s defense. The Wildcats shot efficiently and executed in key moments, particularly on free throws and on the boards, which made a decisive difference in a defensive-oriented contest. On the USC side, Chad Baker-Mazara, Ezra Ausar, and Jordan Marsh provided scoring punch, but the Trojans struggled to string together enough offense when it mattered most, especially in the closing minutes.
This win gives Northwestern a significant morale boost, snapping its long Big Ten losing streak and proving it can compete on the road against a higher-ranked opponent. For USC, the loss drops the Trojans further in the Big Ten standings and highlights areas for improvement — particularly in closing out tight games and tightening defensive execution down the stretch. With the conference schedule heating up, both teams will look to carry forward lessons from this hard-fought game as they continue their seasons.
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