{"id":35901,"date":"2026-01-15T22:46:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T02:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/maryland-vs-usc-trojans-beat-terrapins-88-71-marsh-scores-20\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T22:47:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T02:47:29","slug":"58083-maryland-vs-usc-trojans-beat-terrapins-88-71-marsh-scores-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/58083-maryland-vs-usc-trojans-beat-terrapins-88-71-marsh-scores-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland vs USC: Trojans beat Terrapins 88-71, Marsh scores 20"},"content":{"rendered":"

USC<\/b> bounced back from a three-game losing streak<\/b> with a decisive 88-71<\/b> victory over Maryland<\/b> on Tuesday night. Jordan Marsh<\/b> led the charge with 20 points<\/b> and four 3-pointers<\/b>, both season highs, propelling the Trojans<\/b> to their third Big Ten<\/b> win. The Terrapins<\/b> continue to struggle after falling to 0-6<\/b> in conference play.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Final Score<\/b>: USC defeated Maryland 88-71<\/b> at Galen Center on January 13, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Jordan Marsh star game<\/b>: 20 points<\/b> and 4 three-pointers<\/b>, snapping three-game losing streak<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Maryland record<\/b>: Falls to 7-10<\/b> overall, 0-6<\/b> in Big Ten after fourth straight loss<\/li>\n
  • USC efficiency<\/b>: 34-66<\/b> shooting (52%) from the field, now 14-0<\/b> when shooting 40% or better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Marsh’s Explosive Second Half Fueled Trojans Comeback<\/h2>\n

    Jordan Marsh<\/b> delivered the performance of his season when USC<\/b> needed it most. The junior guard scored 17 of his 20 points<\/b> in the second half, hitting four clutch three-pointers<\/b> to lift the Trojans<\/b> past a scrappy Maryland<\/b> squad. Marsh’s<\/b> burst came at a critical moment, with USC<\/b> trailing late in the first half.<\/p>\n

    With 13:51 remaining<\/b> in the game, Ezra Ausar<\/b> converted a three-point play<\/b> that sparked a 10-0 run<\/b>, giving USC<\/b> the lead for good at 58-52<\/b>. Maryland<\/b> briefly threatened when David Coit<\/b> hit a 3-pointer<\/b> to trim the deficit to 63-59<\/b>, but the Terrapins<\/b> went silent for the next four minutes, 58 seconds<\/b>. Marsh<\/b> then took over, combining with Jacob Cofie<\/b> and Gabe Dynes<\/b> to push the lead to 14 points<\/b> with just five minutes<\/b> remaining.<\/p>\n

    Bench Depth Powers USC Past Injured Trojans Squad<\/h2>\n

    USC<\/b> relied heavily on its bench production after losing star guard Chad Baker-Mazara<\/b> for the second half due to a neck injury<\/b>. Baker-Mazara<\/b>, who entered averaging 19.9 points<\/b> per game, scored just seven points<\/b> in eight first-half minutes<\/b> before being held out after the break.<\/p>\n

    Ezra Ausar<\/b> and Jacob Cofie<\/b> each contributed 12 points<\/b>, while Gabe Dynes<\/b> and Jerry Easter II<\/b> added 10 points<\/b> apiece. This balanced scoring attack showcased the depth Eric Musselman’s<\/b> squad has developed this season. The Trojans<\/b> controlled the boards and limited Maryland<\/b> to just 30 second-half points<\/b>, clamping down defensively when it mattered most.<\/p>\n

    Coit’s Career Night Not Enough for Struggling Terrapins<\/h2>\n

    David Coit<\/b> put on an impressive individual performance, pouring in 30 points<\/b> to lead all scorers and keep Maryland<\/b> competitive early. The graduate transfer from Kansas<\/b> has now recorded three games<\/b> with 30 or more points<\/b> this season, including a career-high 41 points<\/b> against Mount St. Mary’s<\/b> on November 19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
    Team<\/td>\nOverall Record<\/td>\nBig Ten Record<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    USC<\/b><\/td>\n14-3<\/b><\/td>\n3-3<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Maryland<\/b><\/td>\n7-10<\/b><\/td>\n0-6<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Solomon Washington<\/b> contributed 11 points<\/b> and eight rebounds<\/b> but fouled out in just 23 minutes<\/b>, while Darius Adams<\/b> also scored 11 points<\/b> for the Terrapins<\/b>. Despite Coit’s<\/b> heroics, Maryland<\/b>‘s offense stalled late, scoring just 30 points<\/b> after half, dropping their fourth straight game and extending their Big Ten losing streak<\/b> to a troubling record.<\/p>\n

    \n“Jordan Marsh hit four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, both season highs, to help USC beat Maryland 88-71 on Tuesday night.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 AP Sports<\/b>, Game Recap<\/p>\n

    Head Coach Musselman Sees Team Respond After Injury Concerns<\/h2>\n

    USC<\/b> head coach Eric Musselman<\/b> guided the Trojans<\/b> to a much-needed road victory despite significant injury uncertainty surrounding Chad Baker-Mazara<\/b>. The team’s ability to overcome Baker-Mazara’s<\/b> early exit demonstrated the depth and resilience<\/b> that Musselman<\/b> has instilled during his second season in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

    USC<\/b> returns home to host No. 5 Purdue<\/b> on Saturday, a matchup that will test whether the Trojans<\/b> can maintain momentum against one of the Big Ten’s<\/b> elite teams. Maryland<\/b> faces Penn State<\/b> at home on Sunday, looking to notch their first Big Ten<\/b> victory of the season after their latest defeat in California.<\/p>\n