Peterson helps No. 16 USC beat Utah 79-67

Utah forward Dusan Mahorcic (21) and Southern California forward Max Agbonkpolo (23) battle for a rebound in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) celebrates after scoring a three-point basket against Utah in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) celebrates after scoring a 3-pointer against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah center Lahat Thioune (0) shoots as Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) defends in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah forward Dusan Mahorcic (21) shoots as Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) defends in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) shoots as Utah forward Dusan Mahorcic (21) defends in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)