Purdue basketball survives USC's test behind Braden Smith, Oscar Cluff

The Boilermakers were dominant in stretches after allowing a 16-0 run. They had to fight on to the end against the Trojans, though. Here's what stood out:

TST Images: Purdue defeats USC, 69-64, at Galen Center

LOS ANGELES - The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the USC Trojans, 69-64, at Galen Center on January 17th, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune's Robert Talamantes was there to capture the following TST Images.

Highlights: Purdue avoids USC’s upset bid

USC gave Purdue everything it could handle, but the Boilermakers made it out of Galen Center with a win.

Kara Dunn scores 21 points and USC women work hard, but lose fourth in a row

Addi Mack scored 12 points and Yarden Garzon added 10 for the 12th-ranked Terrapins (17-2, 5-2), including a three-pointer with 2:38 left that put Maryland ahead for good. Garzon leads the Big Ten in threes made with 55.

Purdue Guard Braden Smith Provides Update on Injured Knee After USC Win

Braden Smith battled through a knee injury on Saturday night, leading Purdue to a 69-64 victory over USC. How did the senior guard feel after the game?

Purdue's Braden Smith suffered a knee injury vs USC; what we know

LOS ANGELES − Braden Smith exited the Galen Center visiting locker room Saturday night with his left knee wrapped in ice. Purdue basketball 's senior point guard had a noticeable hitch in his step following a 69-64 victory over USC.

Marsh hits 4 3s, scores 20 -- both season highs -- to help USC beat Maryland 88-71

Jordan Marsh hit four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, both season highs, to help USC beat Maryland 88-71.

Freshman Jazzy Davidson scores 24 points, powering No. 19 USC past California

USC freshman Jazzy Davidson scores a career-best 24 points, leading No. 19 USC women's basketball to a 61-57 win over California.
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