Ellis, Peterson lead Southern California over Utah 62-49
- Feb. 25, 2023 10:32 PM EST
Utah forward Bostyn Holt (3) passes to Utah forward Ben Carlson while playing Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Utah forward Bostyn Holt (3) passes to Utah forward Ben Carlson while playing Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic (20) goes for a layup while being guard by Southern California guard Reese Dixon-Waters (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) fouls Utah guard Mike Saunders Jr. (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Utah guard Mike Saunders Jr. (2) shoots the ball whiles playing Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) gets a rebound while playing Utah during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Utah forward Ben Carlson (1) collides with Southern California guard Zach Brooker (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Utah center Branden Carlson (35) and Utah guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) high-five before playing Southern California in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) dives for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Utah guard Marco Anthony (10) carries the ball while being guarded by Southern California guard Tre White (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Utah head coach Craig Smith gestures while his team plays Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Utah center Branden Carlson (35) gets a rebound while playing Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Southern California guard Malik Thomas (1) dunks during warm-up before playing Utah in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (5) carries the ball while playing Utah during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun)
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Boogie Ellis scored 16 points, Drew Peterson added 14 and Southern California picked up its fourth straight win with a 62-49 victory over Utah on Saturday night.

USC ties No. 7 Arizona for second place in the Pac-12 Conference with the win. Arizona State stunned the Wildcats 89-88 earlier Saturday on Desmond Cambridge's 55-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Ellis made 6 of 12 shots, including 4 of 8 from 3-point range, for the Trojans (21-8, 13-5). Peterson hit two 3-pointers and added eight assists and seven rebounds. Kobe Johnson finished with 12 points and three steals. Reese Dixon-Waters contributed nine points and six rebounds off the bench.

Marco Anthony scored 11 points to lead the Utes (17-13, 10-9), who have lost four straight. Branden Carlson totaled 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Ellis sank three 3-pointers and scored 11 points, Peterson added 10 and Southern Cal built a 34-28 lead at halftime. The Trojans shot only 39% overall, but they made 8 of 15 from beyond the arc. Utah shot 34% overall and missed 9 of 11 attempts from distance. The Utes had six turnovers to USC's five, but the Trojans had an 11-0 edge in points off those turnovers.

Ellis buried a 3-pointer to open the second half and a dunk by Vincent Iwuchukwu gave the Trojans a 43-36 lead with 13:51 left to play. Anthony followed with a layup and Mike Saunders Jr. hit a 3-pointer to pull the Utes within two, but Johnson answered with a 3-pointer and USC maintained a two-possession lead the rest of the way.

The Trojans shot 42% overall but made 11 of 23 from beyond the arc (64%). Utah shot 32% and made 5 of 22 attempts from distance.

UP NEXT

USC: The Trojans head home to end the regular season, hosting No. 7 Arizona on Thursday and Arizona State on Saturday.

Utah: The Utes close out the regular season on the road at Colorado on Saturday.

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