NCAAB · Final

UCLA Bruins Defeat USC Trojans 89-68 in Rivalry Matchup

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Galen Center

UCLA Bruins 89, USC Trojans 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans?

UCLA Bruins beat USC Trojans 89-68 at Galen Center on March 7, 2026.

Who was favored in UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans?

UCLA Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -230 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.

The UCLA Bruins secured a decisive victory over the USC Trojans with a final score of 89-68 in their latest NCAAB matchup. This game, held at the Galen Center, showcased the Bruins’ dominance, particularly as they have now won all three meetings against the Trojans this season. The Bruins’ last encounter with USC on February 25, 2026, ended similarly, with UCLA winning 81-62.

In terms of recent form, UCLA came into the game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one game. They averaged 78.1 points scored while allowing 74.8 points during this stretch. Their most recent victory was against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where they won 72-52. In contrast, USC struggled significantly, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games and a six-game losing streak. The Trojans averaged 72.6 points scored but allowed a staggering 81.3 points per game in that span. Their last game resulted in a loss to the Washington Huskies, 91-72.

When analyzing home and away performances, USC had a home record of 18-13, while UCLA boasted an away record of 21-10. USC’s performance at home was notably poor in recent games, with a home record of 2-3 in their last five. Meanwhile, UCLA had a better away record, with a 1-3 mark in their last four away games.

The odds for the game were set by DraftKings, with UCLA favored by 4.5 points. The total points line was set at 151.5, with over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0. The money line reflected UCLA at -230 and USC at +190, indicating a strong expectation for a Bruins victory.

In terms of player performances, the game featured several key moments, including a 1-foot dunk by Ezra Ausar and a 4-foot alley-oop dunk by Alijah Arenas, both assisted by Kam Woods. Eric Dailey Jr. also made a significant impact with a step-back three-pointer that pushed the score to 89-66 in favor of UCLA.

The conditions of the game were typical for a March matchup, with both teams battling for positioning as the season nears its conclusion. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from the Bruins, who consistently found ways to score against a struggling USC defense.

Overall, this rivalry matchup highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both programs, with UCLA continuing to assert their dominance over USC in this season's encounters.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UCLA -4.5	151.5 o -105 / u -115	UCLA Bruins -230 · USC Trojans +190

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Leaders

PointsAlijah Arenas20USC Trojans
AssistsKam Woods11USC Trojans
ReboundsEzra Ausar11USC Trojans
PointsDonovan Dent25UCLA Bruins
AssistsDonovan Dent7UCLA Bruins
ReboundsEric Dailey Jr.8UCLA Bruins

Recent form

USC Trojans

Last 10: 3-7Streak L672.6 scored · 81.3 allowed per game2-3 at home

L72-91at Washington HuskiesMar 5
L67-82vs Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 28
L62-81at UCLA BruinsFeb 25
L70-71vs Oregon DucksFeb 21
L65-101vs Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 19
L82-89at Ohio State BuckeyesFeb 11
W77-75at Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 8
W81-75vs Indiana HoosiersFeb 4
W78-75vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsFeb 1
L72-73at Iowa HawkeyesJan 29

UCLA Bruins

Last 10: 6-4Streak W178.1 scored · 74.8 allowed per game1-3 away

W72-52vs Nebraska CornhuskersMar 4
L73-78at Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 28
W81-62vs USC TrojansFeb 25
W95-94vs Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 22
L59-82at Michigan State SpartansFeb 18
L56-86at Michigan WolverinesFeb 14
W77-73vs Washington HuskiesFeb 8
W98-66vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsFeb 4
L97-98vs Indiana HoosiersJan 31
W73-57at Oregon DucksJan 29

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	UCLA Bruins	USC Trojans
Field goals	34-59	24-56
Field goal %	58	43
Three-pointers	9-17	7-24
Three-point %	53	29
Free throws	12-18	13-16
Free throw %	67	81
Rebounds	37	26
Offensive rebounds	11	7
Defensive rebounds	26	19
Assists	19	23
Steals	4	3
Blocks	1	7
Turnovers	6	6
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	3	1
Points off turnovers	9	6
Fast-break points	10	9
Points in the paint	34	22
Fouls	15	19
Largest lead	25	5
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	81	10

How the scoring went

2nd Half51-38Alijah Arenas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kam Woods assists)
2nd Half53-38Donovan Dent makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (Tyler Bilodeau assists)
2nd Half53-40Jordan Marsh makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Kam Woods assists)
2nd Half53-42Alijah Arenas makes 20-foot jumper (Kam Woods assists)
2nd Half55-42Donovan Dent makes driving layup
2nd Half57-42Eric Dailey Jr. makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half59-42Donovan Dent makes driving layup
2nd Half60-42Donovan Dent makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half60-44Jacob Cofie makes 13-foot jumper (Ryan Cornish assists)
2nd Half63-44Eric Freeny makes 24-foot three point jumper (Donovan Dent assists)
2nd Half65-44Donovan Dent makes driving layup
2nd Half67-44Brandon Williams makes layup (Xavier Booker assists)
2nd Half67-45Jordan Marsh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-46Jordan Marsh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-46Donovan Dent makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half70-47Alijah Arenas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-47Donovan Dent makes driving layup
2nd Half72-50Jaden Brownell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kam Woods assists)
2nd Half74-50Eric Dailey Jr. makes 20-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half74-52Jacob Cofie makes 21-foot jumper (Kam Woods assists)
2nd Half74-54Kam Woods makes 11-foot floating jump shot (Jordan Marsh assists)
2nd Half76-54Donovan Dent makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half76-55Ezra Ausar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-56Ezra Ausar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-56Donovan Dent makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-56Eric Dailey Jr. makes 21-foot jumper (Trent Perry assists)
2nd Half79-59Jacob Cofie makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ezra Ausar assists)
2nd Half80-59Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-59Trent Perry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half84-59Eric Dailey Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Skyy Clark assists)
2nd Half84-60Alijah Arenas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half84-61Alijah Arenas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half84-63Ezra Ausar makes 1-foot dunk (Kam Woods assists)
2nd Half84-64Jaden Brownell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half84-66Alijah Arenas makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Kam Woods assists)
2nd Half85-66Eric Dailey Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half86-66Eric Dailey Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half89-66Eric Dailey Jr. makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot (Skyy Clark assists)
2nd Half89-67Terrance Williams II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half89-68Terrance Williams II makes free throw 2 of 2