Boogie Ellis Scores 28 as USC Hangs on to Defeat Arizona State

Boogie Ellis (5) of the USC Trojans attempts to layup against Frankie Collins (10) of the Arizona State Sun Devils during a game between the USC Trojans and the Arizona State Sun Devils at Galen Center in Los Angeles on March 4, 2023. Michael Owens/Getty Images

Boogie Ellis scored 28 points and Southern California avoided a collapse to hold off visiting Arizona State, 68–65, Saturday, March 4, in Los Angeles.

USC (22–9, 14–6 Pac-12) built a 14-point lead with 6:23 remaining in regulation, capitalizing on Arizona State’s shooting struggles. The Trojans held the Sun Devils to 19-of-65 on field-goal attempts, including 6–of–28 from 3-point range.