TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – Kaleb Tarczewski scored 15 points, Stanley Johnson added 13 in another strong all-around game and No. 7 Arizona jumped on Southern California early in an 87-57 rout Thursday night.
Arizona (23-3, 11-2 Pac-12) did what it was supposed to at home against the conference’s last-place team, overwhelming the Trojans with a slew of dunks and easy baskets at the rim. The Wildcats led by 18 at halftime and didn’t let up to win their 35th straight home game.
Johnson had seven rebounds and six assists, and Tarczewski finished with 10 rebounds. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson added 12 points, and T.J. McConnell had 10 points and seven assists.
USC (10-16, 2-12) held its own through the opening 10 minutes. Once the Wildcats hit the throttle, the Trojans stood no chance.
Malik Martin had 15 points to lead USC, which shot 31 percent and was 5 of 22 from 3-point range.