Trio helps UCLA hold on down stretch to beat Southern California 82-76

LOS ANGELES — Eric Dailey Jr. had 16 points, Sebastian Mack came off the bench to score 14 and Aday Mara blocked five shots on his way to a double-double as UCLA beat Southern California 82-76. UCLA (15-6, 6-4 Big Ten Conference) took the lead three minutes into the game and never trailed again. USC (12-8, 4-5) fell behind by double digits at the start of the second half. The Trojans battled back and had a chance to take the lead before missing 3 of 4 free throws. Wesley Yates III hit the second of two foul shots with 1:54 left to get USC within a point. Saint Thomas missed twice with 1:37 left and a chance for the lead. Mack answered with a 3-pointer at the shot-clock buzzer and followed with two free throws to help UCLA prevail.

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