College Basketball News

USC hands Vols worst loss under Pearl (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Alex Stepheson had 19 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, Mike Gerrity had 12 points and 10 assists, and Southern California routed No. 9 Tennessee 77-55 on Saturday for the Volunteers' worst loss under coach Bruce Pearl. Gerrity was making his debut for Southern Cal (5-4) after transferring from Charlotte following the first semester of last season.