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USC Falls to Washington 83-79 in OT, Season Ends With Eighth Straight Loss

The overtime defeat capped an eight-game skid that leaves USC outside the NCAA field.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Kam Woods (13) reacts during the overtime at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • USC blew a double-digit second-half lead to the Huskies in the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago, exiting in the second round.
  • The Trojans finish 18-14 after entering the event 18-13 and have not won since Feb. 8.
  • A rash of second-half collapses defined the late slide and erased momentum from a 12-1 start.
  • Selection metrics undermined any at-large case, including a 1-9 record in Quad 1 games despite a strong schedule.
  • Off-court turmoil, including the late-season ouster of leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara, and rising fan discontent have intensified scrutiny of coach Eric Musselman, whose two-year Big Ten record is 35-32.