No. 24 USC starts fast, cruises past Dixie State 98-71

Southern California guard Ethan Anderson, left, defends against Dixie State guard Isaiah Pope (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (2) defends against Dixie State guard Brock Gilbert (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Southern California guard Ethan Anderson (20) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dixie State in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dixie State forward Hunter Schofield (44) dunks the all during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Southern California forward Chevez Goodwin (1) reaches for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dixie State in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dixie State forward Hunter Schofield (44) shoots against Southern California forward Chevez Goodwin (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Southern California guard Reese Dixon-Waters (21) passes against Dixie State guard Isaiah Pope (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)