NCAAB · Final

USC Trojans Defeat Illinois State Redbirds 87-67

Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Intuit Dome

USC Trojans 87, Illinois State Redbirds 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans beat Illinois State Redbirds 87-67 at Intuit Dome on November 14, 2025.

In an impressive display at the Intuit Dome, the USC Trojans secured a decisive 87-67 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds. This matchup highlighted the Trojans' strong start to the season, as they improved their home record to 4-0 and showcased their offensive prowess. The Trojans have now won their last two games, with an average of 87.8 points scored in their last five outings, while allowing an average of 80.4 points. Their recent form has been characterized by a blend of high-scoring games and significant defensive challenges, as evidenced by their average of 83.0 points scored and 81.5 points allowed over the last ten games.

On the other side, the Illinois State Redbirds, who entered the game with a 1-2 record, have struggled away from home, now sitting at 1-4 in that category. Their recent performance has been mixed, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games and an average of 72.3 points scored and 71.6 points allowed. They managed to snap a losing streak with a win against Cornell Big Red prior to this game, but their overall performance has not been consistent.

The Trojans' recent successes at home have been bolstered by their ability to score efficiently, as seen in their last two home games where they defeated the Manhattan Jaspers 114-83 and the Cal Poly Mustangs 94-64. In contrast, the Redbirds have faced challenges on the road, with their only away win coming against a less formidable opponent.

Historically, this fixture has seen the Trojans maintain an upper hand, and the latest result further solidifies their dominance. The Trojans' offensive strategy was evident as they built a comfortable lead, highlighted by key scoring plays in the second half, including a three-point jumper by Jacob Cofie and a dunk by Ezra Ausar, both assisted by Rodney Rice.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any notable absences for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this contest. This allowed for a competitive atmosphere, with players able to execute their game plans effectively.

The market had priced the Trojans as heavy favorites, reflecting their strong start to the season and the Redbirds' struggles. The USC Trojans were given a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation of victory.

As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a showcase of offensive skill from the Trojans, with multiple players contributing to the scoring. The Redbirds, despite their efforts, could not keep pace with USC's high-octane offense, ultimately falling short in their attempt to secure a road victory.

Overall, the game served as a testament to the Trojans' capabilities and set the stage for their upcoming fixtures, while the Redbirds will need to regroup and address their away performance as they continue their season.

Leaders

PointsRodney Rice21USC Trojans
AssistsRodney Rice10USC Trojans
ReboundsRodney Rice10USC Trojans
PointsTy'Reek Coleman16Illinois State Redbirds
AssistsTy'Reek Coleman2Illinois State Redbirds
ReboundsChase Walker9Illinois State Redbirds

Recent form

USC Trojans

Last 10: 4-6Streak W283 scored · 81.5 allowed per game3-1 at home

W114-83vs Manhattan JaspersNov 9
W94-64vs Cal Poly MustangsNov 4
L71-76at Purdue BoilermakersMar 14
W97-89at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsMar 13
L63-90at UCLA BruinsMar 9
W92-61vs Washington HuskiesMar 6
L61-82at Oregon DucksMar 1
L82-87vs Ohio State BuckeyesFeb 27
L85-95at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsFeb 23
L71-88at Maryland TerrapinsFeb 21

Illinois State Redbirds

Last 10: 5-5Streak W172.3 scored · 71.6 allowed per game1-4 away

W76-65vs Cornell Big RedNov 9
L68-72at Ohio BobcatsNov 7
L63-76at Belmont BruinsMar 7
W70-54vs Missouri State BearsMar 6
W62-53vs Evansville Purple AcesMar 2
L79-88at Southern Illinois SalukisFeb 26
W70-68at Missouri State BearsFeb 23
W82-71vs Bradley BravesFeb 20
L76-85at Indiana State SycamoresFeb 15
L77-84vs Drake BulldogsFeb 13

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Belmont	26-6	-	16-4
Bradley	21-13	3	13-7
Illinois State	23-13	4	12-8
Murray State	20-13	4	12-8
UIC	19-16	4	12-8
Northern Iowa	23-13	5	11-9
Valparaiso	18-15	5	11-9
Southern Illinois	16-16	6	10-10
Drake	14-20	10	6-14
Indiana State	11-21	12	4-16
Evansville	7-25	13	3-17
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Illinois State Redbirds	USC Trojans
Field goals	24-70	29-57
Field goal %	34	51
Three-pointers	7-32	6-18
Three-point %	22	33
Free throws	12-13	23-35
Free throw %	92	66
Rebounds	39	36
Offensive rebounds	17	10
Defensive rebounds	22	26
Assists	11	20
Steals	2	6
Blocks	2	7
Turnovers	11	4
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	15
Fast-break points	4	13
Points in the paint	30	34
Fouls	24	17
Largest lead	2	22

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-48Ty'Reek Coleman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Johnny Kinziger.
2nd Half41-48Ty'Reek Coleman made Layup.
2nd Half42-48Ty'Reek Coleman made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-51Chad Baker-Mazara made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half42-52Ezra Ausar made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-52Johnny Kinziger made Layup.
2nd Half44-54Gabe Dynes made Dunk. Assisted by Ezra Ausar.
2nd Half44-55Chad Baker-Mazara made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-56Chad Baker-Mazara made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-57Amarion Dickerson made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-58Amarion Dickerson made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-60Chad Baker-Mazara made Jumper.
2nd Half46-60Landon Moore made Layup.
2nd Half46-61Gabe Dynes made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-63Chad Baker-Mazara made Dunk. Assisted by Gabe Dynes.
2nd Half48-63Ty Pence made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half48-65Rodney Rice made Jumper.
2nd Half51-65Ty Pence made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ty'Reek Coleman.
2nd Half51-67Chad Baker-Mazara made Jumper. Assisted by Rodney Rice.
2nd Half53-67Ty'Reek Coleman made Jumper.
2nd Half53-69Gabe Dynes made Dunk. Assisted by Chad Baker-Mazara.
2nd Half54-69Chase Walker made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-69Chase Walker made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-70Ezra Ausar made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-70Landon Wolf made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-70Landon Wolf made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-73Rodney Rice made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chad Baker-Mazara.
2nd Half57-76Amarion Dickerson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rodney Rice.
2nd Half59-76Ty'Reek Coleman made Layup. Assisted by Ty Pence.
2nd Half60-76Ty'Reek Coleman made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-76Ty'Reek Coleman made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-78Amarion Dickerson made Dunk. Assisted by Rodney Rice.
2nd Half61-79Rodney Rice made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-81Chad Baker-Mazara made Jumper.
2nd Half63-81Chase Walker made Jumper. Assisted by Johnny Kinziger.
2nd Half63-82Gabe Dynes made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-85Jacob Cofie made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rodney Rice.
2nd Half65-85Landon Wolf made Layup. Assisted by Ty Pence.
2nd Half65-87Ezra Ausar made Dunk. Assisted by Rodney Rice.
2nd Half67-87Ty'Reek Coleman made Jumper.