NCAAB · Final

USC Trojans Dominate Milwaukee Panthers in Season Opener

Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:30 PM ET · Galen Center

USC Trojans 95, Milwaukee Panthers 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Milwaukee Panthers vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans beat Milwaukee Panthers 95-63 at Galen Center on November 2, 2026.

Who was favored in Milwaukee Panthers vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -20000 (about 100% implied). The favorite won.

The USC Trojans showcased their strength in their season opener, decisively defeating the Milwaukee Panthers with a final score of 95-63 at the Galen Center. This matchup was notable as it marked the beginning of the NCAAB season, with USC looking to capitalize on their home advantage against an opponent still seeking their first win of the season.

USC entered the game with a home record of 1-0, while Milwaukee struggled with an away record of 0-1. The Trojans had a challenging recent form, recording a 2-8 record in their last ten games leading up to this fixture, with an average of 72.3 points scored and 83.7 points allowed per game. Their last five games reflected a particularly tough stretch, as they lost all five, averaging 69.6 points scored and allowing 85.2 points. In contrast, Milwaukee had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with an average of 74.6 points scored and 79.0 points allowed. They had recently lost their last game, with a scoring average of 74.4 points and an average of 78.6 points allowed in their last five games.

At home, USC had a record of 1-4 in their previous five home games, while Milwaukee's away record stood at 1-4. This game marked an opportunity for USC to improve their home performance against a Milwaukee team that was searching for answers after a rocky start to the season.

The Trojans' dominance was evident throughout the game. The scoring plays highlighted their offensive prowess, with Alijah Arenas making a significant impact with a 25-foot three-point jumper, assisted by Isaac Bruns. The Trojans maintained control, never allowing the Panthers to gain momentum. Tre Norman's consistent scoring for Milwaukee, including multiple layups, showed his determination, but it was not enough to close the gap.

In terms of betting lines, DraftKings set the odds with USC favored by 26.5 points, reflecting the expectation of a strong performance from the Trojans. The total for the game was set at 160.5, with over odds at -115.0 and under odds at -105.0. The moneyline showed USC at -20000.0, indicating their heavy favoritism, while Milwaukee was listed at 3500.0, suggesting a significant underdog status.

The conditions for the game were typical for early November, with both teams adjusting to the season's start. The Trojans' home court advantage at the Galen Center proved crucial, as they capitalized on their familiar surroundings to deliver a strong performance.

Overall, this matchup was a clear demonstration of USC's capabilities as they moved forward in the season, while Milwaukee will need to regroup and address their challenges as they look to bounce back from this defeat.

What we said beforehand

The USC Trojans will face the Milwaukee Panthers in their season opener at the Galen Center on November 3, 2026. This matchup is particularly intriguing as both teams are entering the game with a clean slate, holding records of 0-0. The Trojans, however, are coming off a challenging stretch, having lost their last eight games, while the Panthers have shown some resilience with a mixed bag of results in their recent outings.

In their last five games, the USC Trojans have struggled significantly, recording a 0-5 streak. Their most recent loss was against the Washington Huskies, where they fell 79-83 on March 11, 2026. Over this stretch, they averaged 69.6 points scored per game while allowing 85.2 points, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Their overall record in the last ten games stands at 2-8, with an average of 72.3 points scored and 83.7 points allowed.

On the other hand, the Milwaukee Panthers have a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with a recent loss to the Detroit Mercy Titans, where they were defeated 63-84 on March 5, 2026. The Panthers have shown some offensive capability, averaging 74.6 points scored per game in their last ten, but they also allowed an average of 79.0 points, indicating similar defensive issues as their opponents. Their last five games reflect a record of 2-3, with an average of 74.4 points scored and 78.6 points allowed.

When looking at home and away performance, the Trojans have a home record of 1-4 and an away record of 1-4 in their last ten games. The Panthers have a home record of 2-3 and an away record of 1-4. This matchup will be crucial for both teams to establish a strong start to the season, especially for the Trojans, who will be looking to break their losing streak.

In terms of betting lines, DraftKings has set the spread at USC -26.5, with a total of 160.5 for the game. The moneyline for the Trojans is -20000, while the Panthers sit at +3500. These odds reflect the expectations of the Trojans being heavy favorites in this contest.

As for the conditions, the game will take place at the Galen Center, where the Trojans will aim to leverage their home-court advantage. Fans will be watching closely to see if USC can turn around their fortunes after a tough previous season, while Milwaukee will be eager to capitalize on any defensive lapses from the Trojans.

Overall, this matchup is worth following as it marks the beginning of a new season for both teams, with each side eager to set a positive tone. The Trojans will need to improve their defensive efforts and find a way to score efficiently, while the Panthers will look to build on their recent performances and challenge the Trojans in their home arena.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	USC -26.5	160.5 o -115 / u -105	Milwaukee Panthers +3500 · USC Trojans -20000

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Leaders

PointsAdonis Ratliff25USC Trojans
AssistsRodney Rice9USC Trojans
ReboundsAlijah Arenas8USC Trojans
PointsAmare Hereford14Milwaukee Panthers
AssistsChandler Jackson3Milwaukee Panthers
ReboundsNate Malosa5Milwaukee Panthers

Recent form

USC Trojans

Last 10: 2-8Streak L872.3 scored · 83.7 allowed per game1-4 at home

L79-83at Washington HuskiesMar 11
L68-89vs UCLA BruinsMar 8
L72-91at Washington HuskiesMar 5
L67-82vs Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 28
L62-81at UCLA BruinsFeb 25
L70-71vs Oregon DucksFeb 21
L65-101vs Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 19
L82-89at Ohio State BuckeyesFeb 11
W77-75at Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 8
W81-75vs Indiana HoosiersFeb 4

Milwaukee Panthers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L174.6 scored · 79 allowed per game1-4 away

L63-84at Detroit Mercy TitansMar 5
W78-65vs Youngstown State PenguinsFeb 26
L70-81at Oakland Golden GrizzliesFeb 22
L86-91at Detroit Mercy TitansFeb 21
W75-72vs Green Bay PhoenixFeb 15
W92-88at IU Indianapolis JaguarsFeb 10
L62-67at Northern Kentucky NorseFeb 7
L63-76vs Detroit Mercy TitansFeb 5
L88-90vs Cleveland State VikingsFeb 1
L69-76vs Wright State RaidersJan 31

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Green Bay	1-0	-	0-0
IU Indianapolis	1-0	-	0-0
Northern Kentucky	1-0	-	0-0
Wright State	1-0	-	0-0
Youngstown State	1-0	-	0-0
Cleveland State	0-0	-	0-0
Detroit Mercy	0-0	-	0-0
Purdue Fort Wayne	0-0	-	0-0
Milwaukee	0-1	-	0-0
Northern Illinois	0-1	-	0-0
Oakland	0-1	-	0-0
Robert Morris	0-1	-	0-0
Illinois	1-0	-	0-0
Indiana	1-0	-	0-0
Maryland	1-0	-	0-0
Michigan	1-0	-	0-0
Michigan State	1-0	-	0-0
Minnesota	1-0	-	0-0
Nebraska	1-0	-	0-0
Northwestern	1-0	-	0-0
Oregon	1-0	-	0-0
Penn State	1-0	-	0-0
USC	1-0	-	0-0
Washington	1-0	-	0-0
Wisconsin	1-0	-	0-0
Iowa	0-0	-	0-0
Rutgers	0-0	-	0-0
UCLA	0-0	-	0-0
Ohio State	0-1	-	0-0
Purdue	0-1	-	0-0

Box score

Stat	Milwaukee Panthers	USC Trojans
Field goals	23-62	33-58
Field goal %	37	57
Three-pointers	6-23	12-22
Three-point %	26	55
Free throws	11-15	17-24
Free throw %	73	71
Rebounds	31	37
Offensive rebounds	12	7
Defensive rebounds	19	30
Assists	10	25
Steals	8	12
Blocks	1	7
Turnovers	17	14
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	19
Fast-break points	5	16
Points in the paint	30	40
Fouls	17	12
Largest lead	0	36
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

2nd Half33-48Tre Norman makes driving layup
2nd Half33-50Alijah Arenas makes layup (Adonis Ratliff assists)
2nd Half34-50Isaiah Dorceus makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half35-50Isaiah Dorceus makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-52Darius Ratliff makes layup (Alijah Arenas assists)
2nd Half35-53Darius Ratliff makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half37-53Amare Hereford makes driving layup
2nd Half37-55KJ Lewis makes driving layup (Joshua Hughes assists)
2nd Half37-58Adonis Ratliff makes 25-foot three point jumper (Joshua Hughes assists)
2nd Half38-58Tre Norman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-58Tre Norman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-60Alijah Arenas makes layup (Aaron Hunkin-Claytor assists)
2nd Half39-62Rodney Rice makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half39-63Adonis Ratliff makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-64Adonis Ratliff makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-64John Lovelace Jr. makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half41-66Adonis Ratliff makes 6-foot dunk (Rodney Rice assists)
2nd Half41-67Isaac Bruns makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-70Rodney Rice makes 26-foot three point jumper (Darius Ratliff assists)
2nd Half43-70John Lovelace Jr. makes layup (Chandler Jackson assists)
2nd Half46-70Isaiah Dorceus makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half46-73Adonis Ratliff makes 27-foot three point jumper (Darius Ratliff assists)
2nd Half49-73Isaiah Dorceus makes 27-foot three pointer
2nd Half52-73Amare Hereford makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Dorceus assists)
2nd Half52-76Adonis Ratliff makes 26-foot three point jumper (Isaac Bruns assists)
2nd Half52-79Rodney Rice makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half52-81Alijah Arenas makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half52-84Rodney Rice makes 23-foot three point jumper (KJ Lewis assists)
2nd Half53-84Amare Hereford makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half53-87Adonis Ratliff makes 23-foot three point jumper (Rodney Rice assists)
2nd Half53-89Adonis Ratliff makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Rodney Rice assists)
2nd Half54-89Tre Norman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-89Tre Norman makes layup
2nd Half56-92Alijah Arenas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaac Bruns assists)
2nd Half58-92Al Amadou makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half60-92Tre Norman makes driving layup
2nd Half61-92Dylan Omweno makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-93Isaac Bruns makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-95Jadis Jones makes driving layup
2nd Half63-95Tre Norman makes driving layup