Donovan Dent (30 points), UCLA extend rival USC’s skid

Donovan Dent shot 5 of 6 from 3-point range on his way to a season-high 30 points, and UCLA sent visiting Southern California to its fourth consecutive loss with an 81-62 decision Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Dent set the tone for the Bruins (19-9, 11-6 Big Ten Conference) by pouring in 19 first-half points, 11 of which came during a 19-8 run heading into intermission.

Dent's stop-and-pop at the buzzer sent UCLA into halftime with a nine-point lead, and the Bruins held the Trojans (18-10...