NCAAB · Final

USC Dominates UTSA in Convincing Victory

Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Galen Center

USC Trojans 97, UTSA Roadrunners 70, 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 UTSA Roadrunners vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans beat UTSA Roadrunners 97-70 at Galen Center on December 17, 2025.

Who was favored in UTSA Roadrunners vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -5000 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.

The USC Trojans delivered a commanding performance against the UTSA Roadrunners, winning decisively with a final score of 97-70. This matchup showcased the stark contrast in the teams' recent forms, with USC entering the game on a two-game winning streak and boasting an impressive home record of 11-1, while UTSA struggled with a record of 4-7 and had lost their last three games. The game took place at the Galen Center, where USC has proven to be formidable, holding a 5-1 record at home this season.

USC's recent form has been strong, particularly in their last ten games, where they posted a 9-1 record. The Trojans averaged 86.9 points scored per game while allowing 78.2 points, indicating a high-scoring style of play. In their last five games, they maintained an average of 81.6 points scored and 75.6 points allowed, further emphasizing their offensive capabilities. In their most recent outing before facing UTSA, USC defeated the Washington State Cougars 68-61, showcasing their ability to win close games.

On the other hand, UTSA's last ten games yielded a 4-6 record, with a concerning trend of losing their last three contests. The Roadrunners averaged 71.7 points scored and allowed 72.8 points, which reflects a struggle to maintain offensive consistency. In their last five games, UTSA's scoring average dropped to 60.8 points, while they allowed 78.4 points per game, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. Their most recent game ended in an 88-64 loss to the Colorado Buffaloes, indicating ongoing challenges in their performance.

The Trojans' home dominance has been evident, with a strong record of 5-1 at the Galen Center, while UTSA has struggled on the road, managing only a 2-4 record in away games. This fixture was particularly noteworthy given the teams' previous meeting, where USC had also emerged victorious. The Trojans' ability to perform well at home and their overall winning momentum made them heavy favorites in this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams would have been keen to field their best lineups to secure a win. The odds set by DraftKings reflected USC's strong position, with a spread of -25.5, a total of 157.5, and moneyline odds of -5000 for USC compared to +1800 for UTSA. This pricing indicated a clear expectation of a USC victory, underscoring their dominance in the matchup.

The game conditions were favorable for a high-scoring affair, as both teams have shown the ability to put up points, particularly USC. The Trojans' scoring plays included a variety of dunks and free throws, with Jacob Cofie contributing significantly in the second half, highlighted by his alley-oop dunk and subsequent free throws. As the game progressed, USC continued to extend their lead, demonstrating their offensive prowess and depth.

Viewers were treated to an exhibition of skill and teamwork from USC, with standout performances that emphasized their status as a top contender in the league. The Trojans' ability to maintain pressure on UTSA throughout the game, coupled with their scoring efficiency, made this fixture a compelling watch for fans of college basketball.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	USC -25.5	157.5 o -115 / u -105	UTSA Roadrunners +1800 · USC Trojans -5000

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Leaders

PointsEzra Ausar22USC Trojans
AssistsChad Baker-Mazara5USC Trojans
ReboundsEzra Ausar10USC Trojans
PointsJamir Simpson16UTSA Roadrunners
AssistsDorian Hayes5UTSA Roadrunners
ReboundsDaniel Akitoby7UTSA Roadrunners

Recent form

USC Trojans

Last 10: 9-1Streak W286.9 scored · 78.2 allowed per game5-1 at home

W68-61vs Washington State CougarsDec 15
W94-81at San Diego TorerosDec 10
L76-84vs Washington HuskiesDec 6
W82-77at Oregon DucksDec 3
W88-75at Arizona State Sun DevilsNov 26
W83-81vs Seton Hall PiratesNov 25
W70-67at Boise State BroncosNov 24
W107-106vs Troy TrojansNov 21
W87-67vs Illinois State RedbirdsNov 15
W114-83vs Manhattan JaspersNov 9

UTSA Roadrunners

Last 10: 4-6Streak L371.7 scored · 72.8 allowed per game2-4 away

L64-88at Colorado BuffaloesDec 13
L55-97at Alabama Crimson TideDec 7
L58-82vs South Alabama JaguarsNov 30
W77-64at Georgia Southern EaglesNov 26
L50-61at Abilene Christian WildcatsNov 25
W103-70vs Southwestern Christian U EaglesNov 18
W84-79at Denver PioneersNov 15
L69-80at Texas State BobcatsNov 13
L60-77vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 7
W97-30vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 6

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
South Florida	25-9	-	15-3
Tulsa	30-8	2	13-5
Wichita State	24-12	2	13-5
UAB	20-12	4	11-7
North Texas	19-14	6	9-9
Florida Atlantic	18-15	6	9-9
Charlotte	17-17	6	9-9
Tulane	18-15	7	8-10
Temple	16-16	7	8-10
Memphis	13-19	7	8-10
Rice	13-18	8	7-11
East Carolina	11-20	9	6-12
UTSA	5-25	14	1-17
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	UTSA Roadrunners	USC Trojans
Field goals	22-63	33-60
Field goal %	35	55
Three-pointers	7-27	9-23
Three-point %	26	39
Free throws	19-23	22-28
Free throw %	83	79
Rebounds	34	33
Offensive rebounds	17	10
Defensive rebounds	17	23
Assists	12	18
Steals	9	12
Blocks	3	6
Turnovers	17	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	19
Fast-break points	10	14
Points in the paint	22	42
Fouls	20	19
Largest lead	4	29
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	17	69

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-58Ezra Ausar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-58Brent Moss makes driving layup
2nd Half45-58Brent Moss makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half45-60Ezra Ausar makes layup (Terrance Williams II assists)
2nd Half45-63Terrance Williams II makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ryan Cornish assists)
2nd Half45-65Chad Baker-Mazara makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half47-65Brent Moss makes driving layup (Jamir Simpson assists)
2nd Half47-68Ryan Cornish makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ezra Ausar assists)
2nd Half47-70Ezra Ausar makes 2-foot dunk (Jordan Marsh assists)
2nd Half47-72Chad Baker-Mazara makes 13-foot floating jump shot (Ezra Ausar assists)
2nd Half49-72Baboucarr Njie makes driving layup (Dorian Hayes assists)
2nd Half50-72Baboucarr Njie makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half50-74Ezra Ausar makes 2-foot alley oop dunk
2nd Half50-76Ezra Ausar makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Chad Baker-Mazara assists)
2nd Half52-76Daniel Akitoby makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot (Baboucarr Njie assists)
2nd Half52-79Chad Baker-Mazara makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half55-79Jamir Simpson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Dorian Hayes assists)
2nd Half55-80Chad Baker-Mazara makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half55-81Chad Baker-Mazara makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half55-82Chad Baker-Mazara makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half55-84Jacob Cofie makes 3-foot dunk (Ryan Cornish assists)
2nd Half56-84Jamir Simpson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-84Jamir Simpson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-84Jamir Simpson makes 6-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half60-84Jamir Simpson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half60-87Ryan Cornish makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half62-87Macaleab Rich makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half63-87Brent Moss makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-87Kaidon Rayfield makes driving layup (Brent Moss assists)
2nd Half65-89Jacob Cofie makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half66-89Macaleab Rich makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-89Macaleab Rich makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-91Jacob Cofie makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Ryan Cornish assists)
2nd Half68-91Brent Moss makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-91Brent Moss makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half70-92Ryan Cornish makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-93Ryan Cornish makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-94Jacob Cofie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-95Jacob Cofie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-97Jacob Cofie makes 3-foot dunk