USC Holds Off Temple in Second Half for 76–71 Victory

USC Holds Off Temple in Second Half for 76–71 Victory
Chevez Goodwin #1 of the USC Trojans stands with head coach Andy Enfield in a file photo. Jamie Squire/Getty Images
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PHILADELPHIA—Chevez Goodwin scored a career-high 19 points and the University of Southern California (USC) held on after almost blowing a 23-point second-half lead, beating Temple 76–71 on Saturday night.

Isaiah White added 12, Boogie Ellis 11, and Drew Peterson 10 for the Trojans (2–0). It was the 200th career win for coach Andy Enfield.