TST Images: USC defeats Rutgers, 78-75, at Galen Center

TST Images: USC defeats Rutgers, 78-75, at Galen CenterStory byUSC Trojans Guard Chad Baker-Mazara (4) floats in the air and scores a and one layup during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.The Sporting TribuneSun, February 1, 2026 at 2:23 AM UTC·4 min read

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The USC Trojans defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 78-75, at Galen Center on January 31, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune's Robert Talamantes was there to capture the following TST Images.

USC Trojans Forward Ezra Ausar (2) slams the ball with authority during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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USC Trojans Forward Ezra Ausar (2) slams the ball with authority during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

USC Trojans Guard Chad Baker-Mazara (4) attacks the rim on two defenders during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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USC Trojans Guard Chad Baker-Mazara (4) attacks the rim on two defenders during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

USC Trojans Forward Jacob Cofie (6) chases down a loose ball during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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USC Trojans Forward Jacob Cofie (6) chases down a loose ball during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

USC Trojans Guard Chad Baker-Mazara (4) and Forward Ezra Ausar (2) both try to get a loose ball during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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USC Trojans Guard Chad Baker-Mazara (4) and Forward Ezra Ausar (2) both try to get a loose ball during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

USC Trojans Guard Chad Baker-Mazara (4) attacks the rim and scores a tough lay up during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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USC Trojans Guard Chad Baker-Mazara (4) attacks the rim and scores a tough lay up during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

USC Trojans Forward Jacob Cofie (6) attacks the baseline during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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USC Trojans Forward Jacob Cofie (6) attacks the baseline during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

USC Trojans Forward Jacob Cofie (6) goes up and scores a contested layup during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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USC Trojans Forward Jacob Cofie (6) goes up and scores a contested layup during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

USC Trojans Guard Alijah Arenas (0) Shoots a mid ranger jumper during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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USC Trojans Guard Alijah Arenas (0) Shoots a mid ranger jumper during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

USC Trojans Forward Ezra Ausar (2) scores on a wide open layup during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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USC Trojans Forward Ezra Ausar (2) scores on a wide open layup during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

USC Trojans Forward Jacob Cofie (6) dives on the floor for a loose ball during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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USC Trojans Forward Jacob Cofie (6) dives on the floor for a loose ball during a men's college basketball game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday January 31st, 2026 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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