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Recap - USC Defeats Iowa 99-89

Iowa was scorched by Desmond Claude for 25 points as USC defeated them 99-89 in NCAA action on Tuesday.

Bettors who backed USC were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.

Saint Thomas had 24 points for USC and Wesley Yates III chipped in with 21 points. Desmond Claude had 9 assists for them, while Rashaun Agee was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Iowa got a 23-point performance from Owen Freeman, who was supported by 20 points from Payton Sandfort. Brock Harding had 8 assists in a losing cause for Iowa, while Owen Freeman grabbed 6 rebounds.

USC led at halftime, $HalfScore.

USC had a 35-18 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, USC takes its act home to face Wisconsin looking for another win. For Iowa, they head on the road to face UCLA.