USC defense, turnover margin could be key against Stanford

Last-place USC's few strengths — scoring defense and turnover margins — could play well against a recently struggling Stanford Cardinal on Sunday at the Galen Center.

Arizona recovers from slow start, beats Utah

The Wildcats trail by 13 points in the first half before rallying in the second half behind the three-point shooting of Kyle Fogg and Brendon Lavender for a 70-61 victory.

Up next for USC basketball: Sunday vs. Stanford

USC, in last place in the Pac-12 Conference, hosts Stanford at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Bruins play Pac-12 co-leader California on Saturday

UCLA, the preseason pick to win the conference, face the Bears, who share the top spot.

Bruins' biggest takeaway against Stanford: A win

UCLA makes the most of 22 turnovers by Stanford and comes up with 15 steals against the Cardinal in a 72-61 victory.

Cal's Allen Crabbe not bitter toward UCLA

The sophomore, who was lightly recruited by the Bruins, is interested only in helping the Bears and preparing himself for the NBA.

Washington falls into tie for first place in Pac-12

Oregon earns a resounding 82-57 victory against the Huskies and tightens the conference standings at the top.

USC can't keep up with Cal in 75-49 loss

Harper Kamp finishes with 19 points and Allen Crabbe adds 18 points as California cruises to victory. Maurice Jones leads USC with 17 points.

For UCLA, the math is simple, the task ... not so much

The Bruins basketball team needs to finish in the top four of the Pac-12 to earn a first-round bye in the conference tournament, which they'll have to win to earn a ticket to March Madness. They're now tied for sixth with Stanford, their next opponent.

Connecticut wants waiver from NCAA

The school says it will reduce the number of games it plays next season if the NCAA waives a penalty that prevents the Huskies from playing in the 2013 NCAA tournament.

Byron Wesley is a bright spot in a dim USC basketball season

Freshman guard is getting an opportunity to play because of injuries to other players and is more than holding his own.

Kyle Fogg leads Arizona past Stanford, 56-43

Fogg scores 14 points for the Wildcats. Stanford has lost four of its last five since being in a tie for first place in the Pac-12.

Memphis to join Big East in all sports in 2013

The school will become the fourth Conference USA team to move to the Big East in the last two months.

UCLA's Travis Wear dealing with injured ankle

Ankle sprain suffered in loss to Washington last week continues to affect the Bruins forward.

Joshua Smith leads UCLA to road win

He scores 19 points in a 63-60 victory at Washington State that improves the Bruins to 6-5 in Pac-12 play.

First-place Huskies beat undermanned USC, 69-41

The Trojans miss their first 14 three-point attempts. Tony Wroten leads Washington with 13 points, eight assists and six rebounds.

Long Beach State gets another Big West win

Larry Anderson's 16 points leads five 49ers in double figures in a 75-67 victory over Cal State Northridge.