Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas lead USC past Wichita State 93-86
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 6:43 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Rodney Rice scored 32 points and Alijah Arenas added 30 as No. 21 Southern California overcame Wichita State 93-86 in the inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic on November 8. The Trojans, who improved to 2-0, trailed 45-43 at halftime but rallied in the second half. USC capitalized on turnovers and free-throw shooting while limiting its three-point attempts to two. Wichita State, now 1-1, was led by Michael Gray Jr. with 18 points. Both teams are set to play their next games on November 11.
- •USC scored 93 points while shooting only two three-pointers.
- •Wichita State led by 11 points before USC mounted a comeback.
- •USC's next game is against California on November 11.
- •Wichita State will host Friends University on November 11.
- 6:43 AMYahoo Sports — Rice scores 32 points, Arenas adds 30 as No. 21 USC holds off Wichita State 93-86
"(AP) — Rodney Rice had 32 points and nine assists, Alijah Arenas added 30 points and No. 21 Southern California beat hot-shooting Wichita State 93-86 on Sunday night in the inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic.
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