The USC men’s basketball team (1-0) defeated UC Riverside (0-2) 77-67 at the Galen Center last night. Senior Dwight Lewis led the way with 22 points. Nikola Vucevic and Marcus Simmons each had 18 points. The Trojans only played seven players last night because of injury and eligibility issues.

The Trojans next game is on Saturday November 21st at 5:00 p.m., against Loyola Marymount at the Galen Center.

UC Riverside 67, USC 77 [espn]