Desmond Claude scored 22 of his game-high 28 points after halftime, helping No. 14 seed Southern California recover after coughing up a 15-point lead to oust No. 11 seed Rutgers from the Big Ten tournament's opening round 97-89 in double overtime on Wednesday in Indianapolis.

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USC Trojans forward Saint Thomas (0) defends as Rutgers guard Dylan Harper (2) moves the ball toward the basket during the second half, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. The Scarlet Knights won, 95-85. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com