Ellis scores 17, Southern Cal beats Utah 71-56
Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) scores past Utah forward Ben Carlson (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) scores past Utah forward Ben Carlson (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jan. 15, 2023 12:26 AM EST
Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (5) drives past Utah guard Rollie Worster (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (5) drives past Utah guard Rollie Worster (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jan. 15, 2023 12:26 AM EST
Southern California guard Tre White (22) reacts after scoring against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California guard Tre White (22) reacts after scoring against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jan. 15, 2023 12:24 AM EST
Southern California guard Tre White (22) dunks on a pass from guard Drew Peterson (13) during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Utah on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California guard Tre White (22) dunks on a pass from guard Drew Peterson (13) during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Utah on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jan. 15, 2023 12:24 AM EST
Utah coach Craig Smith prepares to greet players during a timeout in the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Southern California on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Utah coach Craig Smith prepares to greet players during a timeout in the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Southern California on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jan. 15, 2023 12:23 AM EST
Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) shoots over Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) shoots over Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jan. 15, 2023 12:26 AM EST
From left to right, Utah guard Gabe Madsen (55), Southern California guard Reese Dixon-Waters (2), Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic (20) and Southern California guard Drew Peterson vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

From left to right, Utah guard Gabe Madsen (55), Southern California guard Reese Dixon-Waters (2), Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic (20) and Southern California guard Drew Peterson vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jan. 15, 2023 12:26 AM EST
Utah guard Gabe Madsen (55) runs past coach Craig Smith, right, after making a 3-point basket against Southern California during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Utah guard Gabe Madsen (55) runs past coach Craig Smith, right, after making a 3-point basket against Southern California during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jan. 15, 2023 12:22 AM EST
Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) shoots over Utah guard Gabe Madsen, second from right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) shoots over Utah guard Gabe Madsen, second from right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jan. 15, 2023 12:21 AM EST