Desmond Claude scored 26 points and made consecutive shots down the stretch to help USC beat Texas Arlington 98-95 on Wednesday night.

Claude scores 26 points and makes consecutive shots down the stretch as the Trojans improve to 3-0 with a 98-95 win against a UTA team that goes 16 for 24 from 3-point range. Terrance Williams II

Desmond Claude scored eight of Southern California's final 12 points to power the Trojans past a tough challenge from UT Arlington, 98-95 on Wednesday in Los Angeles. There were 10

UT Arlington dropped its first game of the season on Saturday with a 92-77 loss against Louisiana Tech, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite. Forward Troy Hupstead scored a team-high 20 points while the Mavericks shot 41.8% from the field in the loss.