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Recap - USC Defeats UCLA 80-67

UCLA was victimized for 21 points and 12 rebounds by Nick Rakocevic as USC defeated them 80-67 in NCAA action on Saturday.

USC was a -2.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

USC got 21 points from Bennie Boatwright and another 16 points from Jonah Mathews. Shaqquan Aaron contributed 7 assists, while Nick Rakocevic cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

UCLA got a 15-point performance from Jaylen Hands, who was supported by 15 points from Prince Ali. Kris Wilkes had 4 assists in a losing cause for UCLA, while Kris Wilkes grabbed 9 rebounds.

USC was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

UCLA had a 41-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

USC heads into a battle against Arizona. UCLA, meanwhile, will have their next action against Arizona State.