Northwestern at USC – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (January 21, 2026)

In a matchup featuring contrasting fortunes, Northwestern (8-10) travels to face USC (14-4) at the Galen Center. The Trojans are looking to bounce back from a recent loss, while the Wildcats are struggling with a five-game losing streak, having yet to secure a conference win at 0-7. USC’s Rodney Rice leads the team with an impressive 20.3 points per game, complemented by Jacob Cofie’s strong rebounding average of 6.8. On the other side, Northwestern’s Nick Martinelli stands out with 23.7 points per game and also leads in rebounds. This game presents an opportunity for both teams to shift their current trajectories in the competitive landscape of college basketball.

Northwestern at USC Game Information

Game Date: January 21, 2026
Game Time: 11:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Big Ten Network
Location: Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

USC Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 14-4
Conference Record: 3-4
Streak: 1 loss

Northwestern Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 8-10
Conference Record: 0-7
Streak: 5 loss

Stat Leaders

USC (14-4)

Points Leader: Rodney Rice, 20.3 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Jacob Cofie, 6.83 RPG
Assists Leader: Rodney Rice, 6 APG
Steals Leader: Kam Woods, 1.67 SPG
Blocks Leader: Jacob Cofie, 1.72 BPG

Northwestern (8-10)

Points Leader: Nick Martinelli, 23.7 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Nick Martinelli, 6.82 RPG
Assists Leader: Jayden Reid, 5.4 APG
Steals Leader: Jayden Reid, 0.89 SPG
Blocks Leader: Arrinten Page, 1.24 BPG

USC Upcoming 2025 Schedule

January 21, 2026 vs Northwestern Wildcats
January 25, 2026 at Wisconsin Badgers
January 28, 2026 at Iowa Hawkeyes
January 31, 2026 vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights
February 03, 2026 vs Indiana Hoosiers
February 08, 2026 at Penn State Nittany Lions
February 11, 2026 at Ohio State Buckeyes
February 18, 2026 vs Illinois Fighting Illini
February 21, 2026 vs Oregon Ducks
February 24, 2026 at UCLA Bruins

Northwestern Upcoming 2025 Schedule

January 21, 2026 at USC Trojans
January 24, 2026 at UCLA Bruins
January 29, 2026 vs Penn State Nittany Lions
January 31, 2026 vs Washington Huskies
February 04, 2026 at Illinois Fighting Illini
February 08, 2026 at Iowa Hawkeyes
February 11, 2026 vs Michigan Wolverines
February 14, 2026 at Nebraska Cornhuskers
February 18, 2026 vs Maryland Terrapins
February 24, 2026 at Indiana Hoosiers