LOS ANGELES – The UCLA Bruins defeated the USC Trojans, 81-62, at Pauley Pavilion on February 24, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune’s Jordan Teller was there to capture the following TST Images.

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UCLA students line up outside Pauley Pavilion for a chance to get a seat in the Den student section before an NCAA basketball game against the USC Trojans, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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The UCLA Bruins and USC Trojans tip-off their crosstown rivalry matchup at Pauley Pavilion during an NCAA basketball game, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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UCLA fans throw confetti in the air to celebrate the first made basket of the game by the UCLA Bruins during an NCAA basketball game against the USC Trojans, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Jacob Cofie #6 of the USC Trojans blocks the dunk by Tyler Bilodeau #34 of the UCLA Bruins during an NCAA basketball game, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Chad Baker-Mazara #4 of the USC Trojans celebrates a made three point shot during an NCAA basketball game against the UCLA Bruins, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Xavier Booker #1 of the UCLA Bruins dunks the ball during an NCAA basketball game against the USC Trojans, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Chad Baker-Mazara #4 of the USC Trojans tries to save the ball during an NCAA basketball game against the UCLA Bruins, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Jacob Cofie #6 of the USC Trojans lays the ball up during an NCAA basketball game against the UCLA Bruins, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Chad Baker-Mazara #4 of the USC Trojans saves the ball by throwing off the face of Eric Freeny #8 of the UCLA Bruins during an NCAA basketball game, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gabe Dynes #45 of the USC Trojans dunks the ball over Steven Jamerson II #24 of the UCLA Bruins during an NCAA basketball game, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Donovan Dent #2 of the UCLA Bruins hits a shot at the halftime buzzer during an NCAA basketball game against the USC Trojans, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Head coach Mick Cronin of the UCLA Bruins talks in the huddle during an NCAA basketball game against the USC Trojans, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Donovan Dent #2 of the UCLA Bruins lays the ball up during an NCAA basketball game against the USC Trojans, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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UCLA students chant airball at Chad Baker-Mazara #4 of the USC Trojans as he tries to inbound the ball during an NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Alijah Arenas #0 of the USC Trojans drives towards the basket during an NCAA basketball game against the UCLA Bruins, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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The UCLA Bruins bench celebrates a made three point shot by Eric Freeny #8 during an NCAA basketball game against the USC Trojans, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Head coach Mick Cronin of the UCLA Bruins points to his team on the sideline during an NCAA basketball game against the USC Trojans, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Alijah Arenas #0 of the USC Trojans shoots the ball during an NCAA basketball game against the UCLA Bruins, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Donovan Dent #2 of the UCLA Bruins handles the ball during an NCAA basketball game against the USC Trojans, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Trent Perry #0 of the UCLA Bruins celebrates during an NCAA basketball game against the USC Trojans, Tuesday February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

