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USC Falls 77-70 to Utah - Recap

Utah grabbed a 77-70 win over USC on Wednesday, behind a 15-point effort from Both Gach at Galen Center.

Utah won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.5-point spread as underdogs.

Sedrick Barefield had 13 points for Utah and Jayce Johnson chipped in with 13 points. Sedrick Barefield had 5 assists for them, while Jayce Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

USC got 18 points from Jonah Mathews in a losing cause and another 17 points from Bennie Boatwright. Derryck Thornton contributed 4 assists for them, while Bennie Boatwright had 12 rebounds.

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

Utah had a 36-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Utah takes its act on the road to face UCLA looking for another win. For USC, they head home to face Colorado.