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Ratliff twins and Alijah Arenas lift No. 21 USC to season-opening win

Adonis Ratliff scores 25 points in his collegiate debut and Alijah Arenas finishes with 21 points in No. 21 USC's 95-63 win over Milwaukee.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 5:58 AM
Ratliff twins and Alijah Arenas lift No. 21 USC to season-opening win
Key Things to Know
  • No. 21 USC defeated visiting Milwaukee 95-63 in their season opener on Monday night.
  • Adonis Ratliff scored 25 points in his collegiate debut, while twin brother Darius added 14 points.
  • Alijah Arenas contributed 21 points and a career-high eight rebounds in the victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

No. 21 USC opened its season with a commanding 95-63 victory over Milwaukee on Monday night at Galen Center. Freshman Adonis Ratliff starred in his collegiate debut with 25 points, while Alijah Arenas added 21 points and eight rebounds. Darius Ratliff, Adonis' twin brother, contributed 14 points and five blocks to help seal the win for coach Eric Musselman's squad.

USC shot 56.9% from the field and broke the game open with a decisive 15-0 first-half run. Rodney Rice added 15 points and nine assists in his return from injury, while Amare Hereford led Milwaukee with 14 points. Milwaukee guard John Lovelace Jr. left the contest in the second half due to an apparent left leg injury.

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