Men’s Basketball: Ohio State avoids late-game collapse, beats USC 89-82
As USC forward Rashaun Agee sank a layup to tie the game at 80 with just under a minute left, Buckeye fans braced for another late-game collapse. With the NCAA tournament hanging in the balance, Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler called a timeout with 56 seconds to play.
Ohio State vs USC Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball Game
The Trojans average 76.7 points per game led by Desmond Claude (16.2 PPG) and Wesley Yates III (13.4 PPG). They like to push the pace to fully utilize their offensive weaponry, ranking 98th in adjusted tempo in February (per BartTorvik ).
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Ohio State did enough at USC to snap a three-game losing streak. Here are five takeaways from the 87-82 win for the Buckeyes.
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USC visits the Oregon Ducks after Wesley Yates III scored 27 points in the Trojans' 87-82 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Ohio State men's basketball coach Jake Diebler talks with reporters on a Zoom call after an 87-82 win at USC on Feb. 26, 2025.
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