It’s an old Pac-12 rivalry renewed for the chance at a tournament trophy. Arizona State versus USC men’s basketball for the Maui Invitational tournament championship.
Arizona took down Texas and Washington State to get to the final round, while USC defeated Boise State and Seton Hall. Both teams have grown and made great memories in Maui. But which team will head home with the first place trophy?
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Follow along with all the live updates, analysis, highlights and stats from Trojans Wire writer Ethan Inman as unbeaten USC takes on 6-1 Arizona State in the Maui Invitational championship:
USC 9, Arizona State 11 — 15:37 1st half
As you’d expect, it’s all the Chad-Baker Mazara and Ezra Ausar show early with Rodney Rice out. Baker-Mazara has 5 early points (2-3 shooting) and Ausar has 4 (2-2 shooting including a nice midrange jumper).
The Trojans have held Maurice Odom scoreless so far but the other Sun Devils have stepped up and given Arizona State an early lead. Santiago Trouet leads Arizona State with 5 points.
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Rodney Rice update
Rodney Rice is not in the starting lineup for the Trojans after injuring his shoulder yesterday against Seton Hall. Jerry Easter II has replaced him in the starting five.
How to watch/follow along
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Game day: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Game time: 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 p.m. PT
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Location: Lahaina, Hawaii
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Arena: Lahaina Civic Center
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