Watch: Boogie Ellis, Drew Peterson break down USC's 77-64 win over No. 8 UCLA

The duo combined for 47 points

LOS ANGELES — Boogie Ellis hit the dagger to give USC a 77-64 rivalry win over No. 8 UCLA on Thursday night.

With 1:25 left, Ellis stepped back from well beyond the left wing and connected on a three-pointer to put USC ahead 65-56. The Galen Center erupted.

GAME STORY

"I'm blessed and glad that I was able to help my team get this win," Ellis said. 

USC (15-6, 7-3 in Pac-12) started the second half with a 19-6 run to take a 44-43 lead after trailing 37-25 at the break. USC outscored UCLA (17-4, 8-2) 52-27 in the second half.

Drew Peterson scored 16 points and Kobe Johnson added 10 for USC.

ANDY ENFIELD POSTGAME PRESSER

Peterson added: "When you get a guy that's hot like that, you just want to ride it. We started calling plays for Boogie."

Watch Ellis and Peterson's complete press conference here.