USC beats crosstown rival UCLA 74-63 for 7th win in 8 games

UCLA guard Chris Smith, right, goes up for a shot as Southern California guard Daniel Utomi defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Southern California guard Ethan Anderson, left, shoots as UCLA forward Jalen Hill defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu, left, and UCLA guard Chris Smith reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

UCLA coach Mick Cronin gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Southern California on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC won 74-63. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Southern California guard Jonah Mathews, left, shoots as UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

UCLA guard Prince Ali, left, shoots as Southern California forward Nick Rakocevic defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC won 74-63. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

UCLA guard Jules Bernard, center, tries to pass the ball as Southern California guard Ethan Anderson defends while Southern California coach Andy Enfield yells in the background during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)