Donovan Dent maintains his mojo as UCLA thumps USC

The hero of Saturday’s upset of No. 10 Illinois, Dent scores 19 of his season-high 30 points in the first half, and UCLA pulls away for an 81-62 win in a meeting of teams who are on opposite sides

Dent erupts for 30 as UCLA thumps USC 81-62 in crosstown showdown

Get real-time Men's College Basketball coverage and scores as USC Trojans takes on UCLA Bruins. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on CBS Sports

USC vs. UCLA winners and losers: Trojans blow another opportunity

USC dropped yet another crucial matchup that it couldn't afford to lose, this time to their archrivals and fellow bubble team UCLA.

UCLA 81-62 USC (Feb 24, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the UCLA Bruins vs. USC Trojans NCAAM game, final score 81-62, from February 24, 2026 on ESPN.

Alexander: Another big night for UCLA’s Donovan Dent

The former Corona Centennial High star has 30 points and seven assists with no turnovers in an 81-62 victory over USC and looks like the player Mick Cronin thought he was getting all along.

3 Unflinching Observations Following UCLA Rivalry Win

Trojans in rearview mirror, Bruins eye bigger, better things.

Bracketology Bubble Watch: UCLA vs. USC in double bubble battle highlights Tuesday in college hoops

Tuesday night's college basketball slate is light on big-time battles, with no game between ranked teams on the docket. But the schedule is nonetheless teeming with games featuring NCAA Tournament ramifications.

USC's Chad Baker-Mazara hits his FOURTH three of the first half against UCLA

Mazara hit his FOURTH three of the first half against the UCLA Bruins.