No. 20 Maryland wins its 13th straight at home, starting both halves strong in an 88-71 win over USC

Maryland forward Julian Reese (10) gestures after he scored a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in College Park, Md.

Maryland forward Julian Reese (10) gestures after he scored a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)


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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Rodney Rice scored 22 points, Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 20 and No. 20 Maryland beat Southern California 88-71 for its eighth win in nine games. The Terrapins and Trojans met for the first time since 1990, when each was in a different conference. Maryland never trailed, opening each half with a flourish and keeping USC at bay. Derik Queen had 13 points and 17 rebounds for the Terps. Wesley Yates III scored 21 for USC.

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