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USC Downs Arizona State 58-53 - Match Report
USC grabbed a 58-53 win over Arizona State on Thursday, behind a 21-point effort from Boogie Ellis at Desert Financial Arena.
USC earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -6.0-point spread.
Isaiah Mobley had 12 points for USC and Chevez Goodwin chipped in with 9 points. Boogie Ellis had 3 assists for them, while Drew Peterson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Arizona State got a 19-point performance from Jalen Graham, who was supported by 14 points from Kimani Lawrence. Marreon Jackson had 5 assists in a losing cause for Arizona State, while Kimani Lawrence grabbed 8 rebounds.
USC led at halftime, 26-25.
USC had a 51-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, USC takes its act on the road to face Arizona looking for another win. For Arizona State, they head home to face UCLA.