Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) dribbles in the first half while USC Trojans forward Chimezie Metu (4) defends during a game at the Galen Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Date: Jan. 19, 2017 

Opponent: USC 

Location: Galen Center, Los Angeles 

Final score: No. 14 Arizona 73, USC 66

Arizona's record after the game: 17-2, 6-0 Pac-12 

Arizona's standout player: Arizona's Lauri Markkanen led the Wildcats in scoring with 23 points (8-12 FGs, 5-6 3PT). He also grabbed eight rebounds.  

Bruce Pascoe's game story: "Wildcats narrowly escape late Trojans run, improve to 6-0 in conference play"

Bruce Pascoe's postgame blog: "UA-USC postgame: On Trier's testing schedule, defensive slippage and Alkins' frustration"

Greg Hansen's column from the game: "Hansen: Arizona Wildcats survive with bit of luck, must be better at UCLA"

Action shots from the game: "Photos: No. 14 Arizona Wildcats 73, USC Trojans 66"

Behind-the-scenes action from the game: "Arizona Wildcats basketball: On Trier's NBA Draft stock, The Luke Show, moving on"

Stats from the game: "Cats stats breakdown: Lauri Markkanen's 23 points, 8 rebounds lift Arizona past USC"


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