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USC Falls 88-71 Against Maryland - Game Recap

Maryland earned a 88-71 victory over USC on Thursday, getting 22 points from Rodney Rice at Xfinity Center.

Maryland was a -11.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Maryland got 20 points from Ja'Kobi Gillespie and another 19 points from Julian Reese. Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributed 4 assists, while Derik Queen cleaned the glass with 17 rebounds.

USC got a 21-point performance from Wesley Yates III, who was supported by 11 points from Kevin Patton Jr.. Saint Thomas had 5 assists in a losing cause for USC, while Jalen Shelley grabbed 8 rebounds.

Maryland was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Maryland as they grabbed 40 boards, while USC only had 24

Maryland heads into a battle against Michigan State. USC, meanwhile, will have their next action against Rutgers.