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Iowa puts stringent defense up against Chad Baker-Mazara, USC
- USC visits Iowa City aiming for a road win as part of USC's season momentum.
- Chad Baker-Mazara returns and leads USC with 29 points in his second start back.
- Iowa relies on defense, allowing an average of 62.4 points per game this season.
- USC is 11-0 when scoring 80-plus points this season but struggles when under 70.
- USC's Ezra Ausar contributes 17 points and Jacob Cofie adds 11 rebounds in recent games.
- Arenas returns for USC after an offseason knee injury affecting his early play.
- Iowa Coach Ben McCollum emphasizes using the break to avoid rust as the stretch run begins.
- USC seeks its first visit to Iowa City since 1982 as both teams chase important conference wins.
- Baker-Mazara's performance factored into USC’s season dynamics and scoring balance.
- Indiana and Rutgers game results helped Iowa rebound from a rough stretch and reach .500 in conference play.
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