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Wooden Legacy - USC Downs Saint Joseph's 70-55 - Match Report
USC got 17 points from Boogie Ellis en route to a 70-55 victory over Saint Joseph's on Thursday at Anaheim Convention Center.
Bettors who backed USC were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -17.0.
Joshua Morgan had 13 points for USC and Chevez Goodwin chipped in with 10 points. Drew Peterson had 4 assists for them, while Isaiah Mobley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Saint Joseph's got a 18-point performance from Ejike Obinna, who was supported by 12 points from Taylor Funk. Jordan Hall had 6 assists in a losing cause for Saint Joseph's, while Ejike Obinna grabbed 10 rebounds.
USC led at halftime, 38-27.
USC had a 40-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
USC heads into a battle against Utah. Saint Joseph's, meanwhile, will have their next action against Binghamton.