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

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Day 1 of the 2025 Big Ten Tournament concludes with the Trojans of USC (15-16, 7-13) taking the court against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (15-16, 8- 12). Rutgers' season began with headlines and potential as they welcomed two of the top five freshmen in the nation to campus.