USC men's basketball tops Cal 77-65 to improve to 3-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

USC men's basketball secured a 77-65 victory against Cal in Berkeley on November 12, advancing to a 3-0 record this season. After a sluggish start, the Trojans dominated the game with a significant rebounding advantage, pulling down 53 boards compared to Cal's 36. Jacob Cofie played the entire game, contributing 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Alijah Arenas and Rodney Rice led the scoring with 19 and 18 points, respectively. USC will return home for three consecutive games, starting with Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Pacific time.
- •USC improves to 3-0 following the win over Cal.
- •Trojans out-rebound Cal 53 to 36 in the game.
- •Jacob Cofie plays all 40 minutes, adds 15 points and 11 rebounds.
- •Alijah Arenas scores 19 points, Rodney Rice adds 18.
- •USC hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff next at Galen Center.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — USC men's basketball defeats Cal 77-65, improves to 3-0
"The Trojans defeated a former Pac-12 foe behind a strong effort on the boards Wednesday night
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