USC opens season with 95-63 win over Milwaukee behind Ratliff and Arenas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
No. 21 Southern California began its season with a 95-63 victory over Milwaukee on Monday night in Los Angeles. Adonis Ratliff starred with 25 points in his collegiate debut, while Alijah Arenas added 21 points and eight rebounds. USC established a strong lead early, scoring 46 points by halftime and limiting Milwaukee to nine turnovers in the first half. The Trojans shot 56.9% from the field and executed a decisive 15-0 run that contributed to their dominant performance. Milwaukee guard John Lovelace Jr. left the game with an injury in the second half. USC will next face Wichita State on Sunday, while Milwaukee travels to Santa Clara on Wednesday.
- •USC scores 46 points by halftime, leading by double digits.
- •Adonis Ratliff hits 5 of 7 from 3-point range.
- •Alijah Arenas records career-high eight rebounds.
- •Darius Ratliff contributes 14 points and five blocks.
- •Milwaukee's Lovelace Jr. exits with a leg injury.
- 5:42 AMYahoo Sports — Adonis Ratliff and Alijah Arenas power No. 21 USC to 95-63 win over Milwaukee
"LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adonis Ratliff scored 25 points in his collegiate debut, Alijah Arenas had 21 points and a career-high eight rebounds, and No. 21 Southern California beat Milwaukee 95-63 to open the season Monday night.
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