Retrospective coverage for October 23, 2026. First published October 26, 2026 06:07 -07:00 (Pacific time). This is an AI-assisted brief compiled from linked public source records; the coverage date is not the publication date.
San Diego State lost 85–68 to Southern California in an Oct. 23 men's basketball exhibition at Viejas Arena. Elzie Harrington led the Aztecs with 19 points, while Bear Cherry added 16 and Latrell Davis scored 11. SDSU recap
USC led throughout after opening the scoring with a three-pointer. The Trojans built a 51–32 halftime advantage, helped by seven first-half three-pointers and 10 steals.
SDSU cut the deficit to nine in the second half but could not complete the comeback. The Aztecs committed 20 turnovers and shot 44.4%, compared with USC's 50%. San Diego State held a narrow 36–34 rebounding edge.
Alijah Arenas finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds for USC. Both teams were playing their second exhibition. SDSU's next scheduled exhibition was against Long Beach State on Oct. 28, ahead of the regular-season opener against Cal State Fullerton.