USC basketball desperately needed a win over Arizona on Thursday to give them a Quad 1 resume boost. Another victory over ASU on Saturday, 71-61, was a cherry on top.
The Trojans are now fifth in the Pac-12 standings with a 21-9 overall record. A date with UCLA on Saturday afternoon will officially end the regular season.
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While USC is out of the running for the Pac-12 crown, they can put a dent in the Bruins’ pursuit of the title with a victory over their rivals.