USC vs Texas Tech: Tournament Test Ahead | USC Trojans Basketball News

USC Trojans face Texas Tech in a high-stakes non-conference showdown on Dec. 13 at Dickies Arena, marking only their second-ever meeting — and a brutal test for Musselman’s squad. After a disappointing 2025-26 season derailed by injuries, USC returns key players like Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas, plus Musselman’s most talented recruiting class yet — featuring three McDonald’s All-Americans. Texas Tech, a consistent Big 12 powerhouse since their 2019 national title run, brings a 23-11 record and tournament pedigree. With high expectations and a loaded schedule, USC aims to break their tournament drought and prove they’re ready to compete for a national title. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a6bfc7990f3567a