NCAAB · Final

USC Trojans Edge Seton Hall Pirates in Thriller

Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:24 PM ET · Lahaina Civic Center

USC Trojans 83, Seton Hall Pirates 81, 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 Seton Hall Pirates vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans beat Seton Hall Pirates 83-81 at Lahaina Civic Center on November 25, 2025.

Who was favored in Seton Hall Pirates vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -285 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested matchup, the USC Trojans narrowly defeated the Seton Hall Pirates with a final score of 83-81 at the Lahaina Civic Center. This game showcased the strength of both teams, as USC improved their home record to 7-0 while Seton Hall fell to 6-2 on the road this season.

USC entered the game with a perfect home record of 6-0 and a five-game winning streak, having averaged 94.4 points in their last five games while allowing 77.4 points. Their recent form included impressive victories, such as a high-scoring 107-106 win against the Troy Trojans and a commanding 114-83 win over the Manhattan Jaspers. The Trojans had been particularly strong at home, boasting a 5-0 record in their last five home games, scoring an average of 85.6 points and allowing 78.5 points over their last ten games.

Seton Hall, on the other hand, came into this contest with a solid 6-1 record and a six-game winning streak. They had averaged 67.7 points while allowing only 64.5 points in their last ten games, demonstrating a strong defensive performance. Their recent victories included a convincing 85-74 win against the NC State Wolfpack and a dominant 68-45 win over the New Haven Chargers. Despite their strong overall record, Seton Hall had struggled on the road, with a 1-3 record in away games.

The matchup was highly anticipated, not only for the teams' records but also for their contrasting styles of play. USC's offensive firepower was evident, while Seton Hall's defensive prowess posed a challenge. The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams exchanging leads and showcasing their skills.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is common for teams to deal with player availability issues early in the season. Fans were likely watching for standout performances from key players, particularly those who have been instrumental in their respective teams' successes.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had USC favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 145.5. The odds reflected the expectation of a competitive game, and the final score confirmed that anticipation.

As the game unfolded, the scoring plays highlighted the tension and drama of the final moments. Chad Baker-Mazara and Jordan Marsh made crucial free throws for USC, helping to maintain their lead as the clock wound down. Seton Hall's Mike Williams also contributed with key free throws, but ultimately, USC held on for the victory.

Overall, this matchup between USC and Seton Hall was a thrilling encounter that showcased the talent and competitive spirit of both teams. With USC continuing their perfect home record and Seton Hall looking to bounce back, the implications of this game could resonate as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	USC -6.5	145.5 o -110 / u -110	Seton Hall Pirates +230 · USC Trojans -285

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Leaders

PointsEzra Ausar25USC Trojans
AssistsJacob Cofie3USC Trojans
ReboundsJacob Cofie11USC Trojans
PointsAdam Clark18Seton Hall Pirates
AssistsAdam Clark7Seton Hall Pirates
ReboundsNajai Hines5Seton Hall Pirates

Recent form

USC Trojans

Last 10: 7-3Streak W585.6 scored · 78.5 allowed per game5-0 at home

W70-67at Boise State BroncosNov 24
W107-106vs Troy TrojansNov 21
W87-67vs Illinois State RedbirdsNov 15
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

Seton Hall Pirates

Last 10: 6-4Streak W667.7 scored · 64.5 allowed per game1-3 away

W85-74at NC State WolfpackNov 24
W68-45vs New Haven ChargersNov 19
W70-58vs Monmouth HawksNov 14
W82-59vs Fairfield StagsNov 11
W68-61vs Wagner SeahawksNov 8
W77-50vs Saint Peter's PeacocksNov 4
L55-67at Villanova WildcatsMar 13
L50-81at UConn HuskiesMar 8
L61-79vs Creighton BluejaysMar 5
L61-71at St. John's Red StormMar 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14
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	Seton Hall Pirates	USC Trojans
Field goals	32-57	23-46
Field goal %	56	50
Three-pointers	5-15	6-12
Three-point %	33	50
Free throws	12-18	31-38
Free throw %	67	82
Rebounds	21	35
Offensive rebounds	5	11
Defensive rebounds	16	24
Assists	15	9
Steals	12	4
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	9	16
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	11
Fast-break points	22	6
Points in the paint	36	30
Fouls	28	19
Largest lead	13	8

How the scoring went

2nd Half55-51Elijah Fisher made Jumper.
2nd Half55-53Chad Baker-Mazara made Layup.
2nd Half57-53Adam Clark made Jumper.
2nd Half57-54Ezra Ausar made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-55Ezra Ausar made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-57Chad Baker-Mazara made Jumper.
2nd Half57-60Amarion Dickerson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jacob Cofie.
2nd Half57-63Chad Baker-Mazara made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jacob Cofie.
2nd Half59-63Elijah Fisher made Layup.
2nd Half59-64Ezra Ausar made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-65Ezra Ausar made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-65Tajuan Simpkins made Layup. Assisted by Najai Hines.
2nd Half61-66Jordan Marsh made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-67Jordan Marsh made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-68Chad Baker-Mazara made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-69Chad Baker-Mazara made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-69Adam Clark made Layup.
2nd Half63-71Jacob Cofie made Layup.
2nd Half66-71AJ Staton-McCray made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tajuan Simpkins.
2nd Half66-72Ezra Ausar made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-73Ezra Ausar made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-74Ezra Ausar made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-74Tajuan Simpkins made Jumper.
2nd Half70-74Adam Clark made Layup.
2nd Half70-75Ezra Ausar made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-76Ezra Ausar made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-76Stephon Payne made Dunk. Assisted by Adam Clark.
2nd Half73-76Elijah Fisher made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-78Amarion Dickerson made Layup. Assisted by Chad Baker-Mazara.
2nd Half74-78Adam Clark made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-78Adam Clark made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-78AJ Staton-McCray made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Adam Clark.
2nd Half78-79Chad Baker-Mazara made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-80Chad Baker-Mazara made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-81Jordan Marsh made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-81Mike Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-81Mike Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-82Jordan Marsh made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-83Jordan Marsh made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-83Elijah Fisher made Free Throw.