"It did so in the second half behind point guard Jordan Marsh, who'd barely played during the Trojans' previous three games. Against Maryland, Marsh scored a season high 20, 17 of which came in the second half. He caught fire with Maryland still hanging on in the second half, as he hit a three-pointer with just under 15 minutes remaining and USC clinging to a 53-52 lead."
"The last time USC played on its home floor, more than three weeks ago, the tone of the Trojans' season felt decidedly different. They were 12-1, ranked in the top 25. Everything seemed to be looking up. By the time they'd returned in the new year, that picture looked far more bleak. Two blowout losses in Michigan and a narrow overtime escape from Minnesota had made clear how tenuous the Trojans' early success had been."
USC began the season 12-1 and ranked in the top 25 before consecutive defeats and a narrow overtime escape exposed vulnerabilities. A planned debut for freshman Alijah Arenas after a summer knee injury was delayed indefinitely, forcing coach Musselman to keep altering lineups. On Tuesday, USC beat Maryland 88-71 at home as reserve point guard Jordan Marsh scored a season-high 20 points, 17 in the second half, including a critical three-pointer. Bench players Jerry Easter, Jacob Cofie and Ezra Ausar added scoring support. The team's trajectory remains uncertain despite the win.
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