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USC reaches finals of Maul Invitational but loses Rodney Rice to injury

The USC Trojans emerged victorious in their semifinal matchup of the Maui Invitational, defeating Seton Hall 83-81 and advancing to the final. This win extends their winning streak to six games, marking a promising start to the season.

— USC Men's Basketball (@USC_Hoops) November 26, 2025

Offensive Takeaways

The Trojans heavily relied on their three star scorers this game, with Ezra Ausar (25 points), Chad Baker-Mazara (18 points), and Rodney Rice (13 points) all achieving double figures. Rice was having an exceptional performance before he left the game in the second half with what seemed to be a shoulder injury.