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National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Southern California 76, Lehigh 49
When: 8:30 PM ET, Thursday, December 23, 2010
Where: Galen Center, Los Angeles, California
Officials: # David Hall, # Don Mcallister, # Milt Stowe
Attendance: 3562

USC got a game-high 21 points from Jio Fontan and cruised past visiting Lehigh 76-49 in a non-conference game at Los Angeles Thursday night.

The Trojans (8-5) raced out to a big lead and never looked back. They led 38-21 at the half and built the advantage to as much as 29-points in the second half. Nikola Vucevic added 16 points for USC.

The Trojans held Patriot League Rookie of the Year C.J. McCollum to just seven points in the game. McCollum entered the game leading the team in scoring at 22.5 points. The Mountain Hawks (6-6) shot just 33 percent and were led by Mackey McKnight with 10 points.

USC improved to 6-1 at home and will play its next three games at the Galen Center. The Trojans have won two straight since dropping a 70-68 decision at Kansas last week.
Top Game Performances
 
Lehigh   Southern California
Mackey McKnight 10 Scoring Jio Fontan 21
Mackey McKnight 2 Assists Jio Fontan 4
David Safstrom 5 Rebounds Alex Stepheson 14
C.J. McCollum 3 Free Throws Made Nikola Vucevic 6
Rob Keefer 1 Steals Jio Fontan 4
David Safstrom 4 Blocks Nikola Vucevic 6
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Lehigh 49 31.5 4-18 11-19 5 30 6 3
Southern California 76 48.3 9-16 11-18 15 35 8 7