LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — Southern California held off Washington State for a 68-61 men’s basketball victory Sunday at Galen Center. The Trojans improved to 10-1 while the Cougars fell to 3-8.

A close first half saw Southern California take a 33-26 lead into halftime. Both teams scored 35 points in the second half, allowing the Trojans to maintain their advantage throughout. The game’s total points fell well below the projected over/under line of 160.5.

Southern California was led by Jacob Cofie and Chad Baker-Mazara. Rihards Vavers paced Washington State. Attendance was 5,394.