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USC Trojans Edge Rutgers in Thrilling Double Overtime Victory

3/13/2025

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In a nail-biting double-overtime clash, the No. 14 seed USC Trojans triumphed over the No. 11 seed Rutgers Scarlet Knights, clinching a 97-89 victory in the Big Ten tournament. Desmond Claude shone brightly for USC, scoring 28 points, while Rutgers faltered with a dismal 20% from beyond the arc, allowing USC to seize crucial moments and seal the win.

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In a nail-biting double-overtime clash, the No. 14 seed USC Trojans triumphed over the No. 11 seed Rutgers Scarlet Knights, clinching a 97-89 victory in the Big Ten tournament. Desmond Claude shone brightly for USC, scoring 28 points, while Rutgers faltered with a dismal 20% from beyond the arc, allowing USC to seize crucial moments and seal the win.