UCLA Crushes USC, Trojans' NCAA Hopes Fade


Author: The Daily News Now! February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:22
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UCLA Crushes USC, Trojans' NCAA Hopes Fade

UCLA Defeats USC, Leaving Trojans NCAA Tournament Hopes in Jeopardy

USC suffered an 81-62 loss to UCLA, dropping to 18-10 and threatening their NCAA tournament bubble. The Trojans struggled with shooting, scoring just 31% in the first half, and key starters combined for zero makes on seven attempts. Chad Baker-Mazara led with 25 points but was limited by a leg injury. Alijah Arenas had a tough game, scoring 10 points with a career-high 5 turnovers. UCLAs Donovan Dent shone with 30 points, securing the win with a buzzer-beater. USC now faces tough opponents, with their March Madness dreams hanging by a thread.

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