Preview: Washington Huskies at Southern California Trojans LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The undefeated and eighth-ranked Southern California Trojans host the Washington Huskies in a Big Ten conference men’s basketball matchup Saturday at Galen Center. USC (8-0) enters as one of the nation’s remaining unbeatens, fresh off an 82-77 road victory at Oregon on Tuesday. The Trojans’ high-powered offense, averaging 90.6 points per game, is led by senior guard Chad Baker-Mazara. He is averaging 22.1 points and has scored 23 or more in four of his last five games, including a 25-point performance against the Ducks. Washington (5-3) looks to rebound from a narrow 82-80 home loss to UCLA on Wednesday. The Huskies have shown resilience, with two overtime wins this season, but are 0-2 against ranked opponents, falling previously to then-Baylor. The matchup features a compelling duel at guard. Washington’s Hannes Steinbach is coming off a career-high 29 points against UCLA and has been a consistent force, averaging 17.7 points per game. He will be tasked with helping the Huskies keep pace with USC’s potent attack. For USC, Baker-Mazara’s scoring versatility will challenge a Washington defense that allowed 82 points in its last outing. Trojan freshman Jacob Cofie, who had 17 points and two blocks against Oregon, provides an inside complement. The game marks the conference opener for both teams in the expanded Big Ten. USC’s perfect start has been highlighted by tight wins, including a triple-overtime thriller against Troy and a close victory at Boise State. Washington’s three losses have all come by single digits, suggesting an ability to compete with top-tier teams. Saturday’s contest tips off at 5 p.m. PST. Following this game, USC travels to face San Diego on Tuesday, while Washington hosts Southern Utah on Dec. 13.