UCLA’s Aday Mara, right, grabs a rebound in front of USC’s Rashaun Agee, center, during the second half of their Big Ten game on Monday night at the Galen Center. Mara had 12 points ...

UCLA’s double-digit lead had been whittled away by this motley crew of USC transfer-portal imports, and they could all feel it – the chance at a crosstown rivalry win in an instant classic.

USC trims a double-digit deficit to one point late in the second half, but Sebastian Mack hits a critical 3-pointer and Aday Mara continues to impress as the Bruins win their fourth straight, 82-76 ...