UCLA Defeats USC in Rivalry Game with Late Heroics

Sebastian Mack's clutch three-pointer and strong team contributions secure UCLA's 82-76 victory over USC.

UCLA's Sebastian Mack hit a critical three-pointer with 68 seconds left, extending his team's lead and sealing the win.
USC struggled with free-throw shooting, missing seven in the second half, including two key attempts by Saint Thomas in the final moments.
UCLA's Aday Mara dominated defensively with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks, despite missing their leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau due to injury.
Rashaun Agee led USC with a career-high 21 points, keeping the Trojans competitive against the taller UCLA lineup.
The win marks UCLA's fourth consecutive victory, improving their Big Ten record to 6-4, while USC falls to 4-5 in conference play.