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Ruben Report: Desmond Claude leads USC to huge statement win at No. 13 Illinois

rich-rubenby:Rich Ruben•about 20 hours
USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude (1) drives to the basket b between Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and Kylan Boswell (4) during the second half at State Farm Center
USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude (1) drives to the basket b between Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and Kylan Boswell (4) during the second half at State Farm Center. (Ron Johnson-Imagn Images)

Desmond Claude came up big as the Trojans recorded their first road win over a ranked team since 2010 in an 82-72 victory over Illinois.

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