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.

Rutgers vs. No. 10 Michigan State preview: matchup, key players, how to watch, and what’s at stake at Jersey Mike’s Arena

Coming off its most promising loss of the season, the Rutgers men's basketball team will head west to face USC and UCLA in the span of four days. The Scarlet Knights (9-12, 2-8) are coming off an encouraging 88-79 overtime loss to No.

After falling behind 19 points in the second half, Rutgers’ comeback attempt came up just short against USC. The Scarlet Knights had the ball and momentum with less than five seconds on the clock, but a last-second turnover would seal the 78-75 win for the Trojans.

Rutgers did not have a lot of success with Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey on the court, but the unprecedented hype the five-star freshmen brought to Piscataway resulted in an all-time year for the program’s coffers.

Keli Zinn shared some interesting thoughts on the men's basketball program and Jersey Mike's Arena as Rutgers fell at USC

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Jersey Mike’s Arena was quiet, tense, and on the brink of disappointment until Tariq Francis decided it was his night to take over. After nearly 38 minutes of their gameplay, the sophomore guard delivered a moment that instantly etched itself into ...

The Michigan State Spartans (18-2) are traveling to Jersey Mike’s Arena on Tuesday where they will play the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-11). The Michigan State Spartans took the court against Maryland and earned the victory with a final of 91-48 in their last game.