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Arenas’ Late Layup Lifts USC Over Penn State 77-75 To Secure First Big Ten Three-Game Streak

The freshman delivered 11 points in the final four minutes capped by the winner with 0.7 seconds left.

USC forward Chad Baker-Mazara, center right, goes up for a basket against Indiana forward Sam Alexis during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Feb 8, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Alijah Arenas (0) moves with the ball as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V (5) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • USC improved to 18-6 overall and 7-6 in Big Ten play with its first three-game conference run since joining the league.
  • Alijah Arenas scored 24 points and hit the go-ahead layup with 0.7 seconds remaining after a late scoring burst.
  • Kam Woods contributed 13 points, a season-high nine assists, five rebounds and four steals for the Trojans.
  • Penn State fell to 10-14 and 1-12 in the Big Ten, with Freddie Dilione V scoring 23 as the Nittany Lions lost for the 10th time in 11 games.
  • USC plays at Ohio State on Wednesday, and Penn State visits Washington the same day.