USC men dominated by No. 2 Michigan to begin 3-game trip

USC forward Ezra Ausar, left, shoots as Michigan center Aday Mara defends during the first half of a Big Ten game on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

USC guard Jordan Marsh, right, drives against Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. during the first half of a Big Ten game on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Michigan head coach Dusty May reacts during the first half of a Big Ten game against USC on Friday, Jan.