Ellis hits jumper to lift No. 17 USC past Washington State
Southern California guard Drew Peterson, right, shoots over Washington State center Dishon Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California guard Drew Peterson, right, shoots over Washington State center Dishon Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Feb. 20, 2022 10:09 PM EST
Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (0) makes the go-ahead basket in the closing seconds of a win over Washington State in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (0) makes the go-ahead basket in the closing seconds of a win over Washington State in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Feb. 20, 2022 10:10 PM EST
Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (0) signals after a turnover by Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (0) signals after a turnover by Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Feb. 20, 2022 10:09 PM EST
Washington State guard Michael Flowers, left, bumps chests with forward DJ Rodman after Flowers' three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Washington State guard Michael Flowers, left, bumps chests with forward DJ Rodman after Flowers' three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Feb. 20, 2022 10:06 PM EST
Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (0) is guarded by Washington State guard Tyrell Roberts (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (0) is guarded by Washington State guard Tyrell Roberts (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Feb. 20, 2022 10:09 PM EST
Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley, bottom, grabs a rebound under Washington State forward Andrej Jakimovski during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley, bottom, grabs a rebound under Washington State forward Andrej Jakimovski during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Feb. 20, 2022 08:48 PM EST
Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (0) talks to head coach Andy Enfield during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (0) talks to head coach Andy Enfield during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Feb. 20, 2022 10:08 PM EST
Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) is surrounded by Washington State defenders during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) is surrounded by Washington State defenders during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Feb. 20, 2022 10:05 PM EST
Washington State forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) grabs a rebound over Southern California guard Reese Dixon-Waters (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Washington State forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) grabs a rebound over Southern California guard Reese Dixon-Waters (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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