UConn holds off Southern California 61-58 in Legends Classic

Southern California's Drew Peterson, center, shoots under pressure from Connecticut's Tyrese Martin, left, and Josh Carlton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Tyrese Martin goes up for a basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Josh Carlton (25) fouls Southern California's Max Agbonkpolo during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Southern California's Evan Mobley shoots over Connecticut's Tyrese Martin, front, and Adama Sanogo during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley calls out to the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Josh Carlton (25) reacts to a call in UConn's favor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Josh Carlton (25) celebrates with Isaiah Whaley, rear, and James Bouknight right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's James Bouknight, center, and Adama Sanogo, right, celebrate with R.J. Cole after Cole gained possession of the ball as the clock ran out at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Southern California's Drew Peterson shoots over Connecticut's Jalen Gaffney, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Southern California's Evan Mobley (4) blocks a shot by Connecticut's James Bouknight during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)