USC women return to Elite Eight for first time in 30 years by beating Baylor
9 months, 1 week ago

USC women return to Elite Eight for first time in 30 years by beating Baylor

LA Times  

As USC lined up for the opening tip of its Sweet 16 matchup against Baylor, a fan sitting two rows up from the court at Moda Center held up a plain white sign reading in black marker, “JUJU N ’EM.” JuJu Watkins cracked a grin at the sight. Walking to the USC huddle, Forbes locked eyes with her family in the crowd sitting behind USC’s bench and shouted “Let’s f— go!” USC guards JuJu Watkins and Kayla Padilla block a shot by Baylor guard Sarah Andrews during the second half Saturday. She’s someone we look to see what our emotions should be and she’s one to hold us accountable but also to celebrate us.” Forbes is sometimes the butt of lighthearted jokes from the 18-year-old Watkins, who said Friday that the 23-year-old Forbes’ knees were too sore to get into the back of the van to the arena, but Watkins thanked Forbes for providing critical leadership during her freshman season. “Thank you so much!” USC athletic director Jennifer Cohen told Gottlieb it was “like a Taylor Swift moment.” “No,” Gottlieb said, “it’s a JuJu moment.”

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USC men fade in second half of loss to Indiana
1 day, 9 hours ago

USC men fade in second half of loss to Indiana

LA Times  

Wesley Yates III, shown here against Idaho State earlier this season, led the Trojans in scoring Wednesday. Oumar Ballo powered his way to 23 points and Indiana overcame an early double-digit deficit to beat USC 82-69 Wednesday. Playing for the first time at Bloomington, USC built a quick 10-point lead on a layup by Wesley Yates III eight minutes into …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
2 weeks, 1 day ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 7 of the season: JuJu Watkins, USC The sophomore guard shined in the Trojans’ 72-70 victory over UConn, scoring 25 points with six rebounds, five assists and three blocks. The senior forward …

USC up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3
2 weeks, 2 days ago

USC up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “I think it hit a little different knowing the history of last year and how they sent us home.” This was the Trojans’ first win ever over UConn. “This is a really significant win, and it’s a really significant win because of the stature of …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70
2 weeks, 4 days ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 USC recovered from blowing a 18-point lead in the second half to beat Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70 on Saturday night. The game was a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight contest that the Huskies won and featured two of the best players …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, tries to drive past Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers during the second half of the Trojans’ 72-70 win Saturday night. “This is a really significant win, and it’s a significant win because of the stature of the UConn program and what Geno Auriemma has done for our sport,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “So I think …

Led by JuJu Watkins, No. 3 USC women pummel Cal Poly 90-35 with 6 players in double figures
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Led by JuJu Watkins, No. 3 USC women pummel Cal Poly 90-35 with 6 players in double figures

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Southern California routed Cal Poly 90-35 on Saturday in the Trojans’ home opener. The Trojans’ defense never allowed Cal Poly to make a sustained run. Takeaways Cal Poly: The Mustangs have nine newcomers — eight freshmen and one grad transfer — for the second …

USC beats UCLA to claim first outright conference championship in women’s soccer
2 months, 1 week ago

USC beats UCLA to claim first outright conference championship in women’s soccer

LA Times  

USC’s Maria Alagoa tries to steal the ball from UCLA’s Nicki Fraser during the Trojans’ Big Ten win on Sunday. When Jane Alukonis was hired as the women’s soccer coach at USC three years ago, part of her mission was to bring the school an outright conference championship such as those she won as an assistant at UCLA. “I’m very …

Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USC
9 months, 1 week ago

Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USC

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Stuck as a spectator during last year’s women’s NCAA Tournament, Paige Bueckers didn’t waste a moment this time. Or, as Huskies coach Geno Auriemma put it, “Today was Paige doing Paige things.” Bueckers carried UConn to the national semifinals, scoring 28 points in the Huskies’ 80-73 victory over Southern California in a regional final on Monday night. …

Aziaha James scores 29 to lead N.C. State into the women’s Elite Eight with 77-67 win over Stanford
9 months, 1 week ago

Aziaha James scores 29 to lead N.C. State into the women’s Elite Eight with 77-67 win over Stanford

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Unrattled by Stanford’s halftime lead, North Carolina State answered with a big third quarter and shut down All-American Cameron Brink for a spot in the Elite Eight. Saniya Rivers added 13 points and seven rebounds for the Wolfpack, who are headed to the Elite Eight for the third time overall and second time in the last three …

Top-seeded UConn blows through another opponent, beating San Diego State 82-52 to reach Elite Eight
9 months, 1 week ago

Top-seeded UConn blows through another opponent, beating San Diego State 82-52 to reach Elite Eight

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The rematch turned into another UConn mismatch. Stephon Castle had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the defending NCAA champions, and the top-seeded Huskies advanced to the Elite Eight with another double-digit victory, beating San Diego State 82-52 on Thursday night in a rematch of last year’s title game. “Obviously, we’re very comfortable in tournament play.” Jaedon LeDee …

JuJu Watkins shines as USC advances to Sweet 16 for first time in 30 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins shines as USC advances to Sweet 16 for first time in 30 years

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins passes in front of Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry, left, and center Taiyanna Jackson during the Trojans’ victory in the second round of the NCAA tournament Monday at Galen Center. Watkins sent the Trojans to their first Sweet 16 since 1994 with 28 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in top-seeded USC’s 73-55 win over No. “When …

How USC women’s basketball rose from the Pac-12 basement to become champion
9 months, 4 weeks ago

How USC women’s basketball rose from the Pac-12 basement to become champion

LA Times  

The Trojans weren’t the only ones leaving MGM Grand Garden Arena as major winners Sunday night. Amid the celebration of USC’s first Pac-12 tournament title since 2014, a fan shouted at USC forward Rayah Marshall that the Trojans, 8.5-point underdogs to top-seeded Stanford, had just won him $10,000. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb celebrates after cutting down the net following the …

USC stuns top-seeded Stanford to win women’s Pac-12 tournament title
9 months, 4 weeks ago

USC stuns top-seeded Stanford to win women’s Pac-12 tournament title

LA Times  

McKenzie Forbes threw the ball with two hands backward over her head. USC won its first Pac-12 championship since 2014, knocking off top-seeded Stanford 74-61 on Sunday at MGM Grand Garden Arena in the last conference tournament. Marshall and Kaitlyn Davis led USC’s tough effort on the boards, where the Trojans outrebounded Stanford, led by Pac-12 player of the year …

No. 18 Utah beats JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC 74-68, snapping Trojans’ 7-game winning streak
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 18 Utah beats JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC 74-68, snapping Trojans’ 7-game winning streak

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — After three seasons at Southern California, including being Pac-12 freshman of the year, Alissa Pili left for Utah. “Just a total toughness win for us.” JuJu Watkins scored 30 points, going 10 of 30 from the floor and 1 of 6 from 3-point range for the Trojans. “She lays it all out on the line every single …

USC gives up 16-point lead then loses double-OT heartbreaker to Colorado
10 months, 3 weeks ago

USC gives up 16-point lead then loses double-OT heartbreaker to Colorado

LA Times  

USC guard Isaiah Collier shoots over Colorado forward Cody Williams during the first half of the Trojans’ 92-89 loss in double overtime Saturday at Galen Center. He turned his head toward Colorado’s bench, where coach Tad Boyle jumped twice in the air and raised both fists as Ellis’ potential game-tying three missed at the buzzer. The Trojans squandered a 16-point …

Watkins scores 32 and No. 10 USC pulls away in 3rd to beat Arizona 81-64 for its 4th straight win
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Watkins scores 32 and No. 10 USC pulls away in 3rd to beat Arizona 81-64 for its 4th straight win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — With under a month left in the regular season, JuJu Watkins has about seen it all from opposing defenses. “JuJu is so spectacular, people are going to come with all different game plans,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “For him to know our names and how we’re doing is insane.” Watkins scored nine points in the third …

Juju Watkins helps No. 9 USC hand second-ranked UCLA its first loss of season
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Juju Watkins helps No. 9 USC hand second-ranked UCLA its first loss of season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 11 VIRGINIA TECH 81 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Sarah Bejedi scored a career-high 31 points, Ta’Niya Latson added 20 points and Florida State defeated Virginia Tech. 20 NORTH CAROLINA 81, VIRGINIA 68 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Deja Kelly scored 27 points, Alyssa Ustby had 17 points …

USC falls apart at the end and loses to Washington State, can’t build on winning streak
11 months, 4 weeks ago

USC falls apart at the end and loses to Washington State, can’t build on winning streak

LA Times  

Boogie Ellis walked stiffly into the postgame interview room, dragging his left leg behind him the same way the fifth-year senior is trying to drag an underachieving USC team into the postseason picture. Ellis fought through a lingering hamstring injury to score 18 points with five rebounds, but lacked his usual explosiveness to make key shots down the stretch in …

USC up to 6th for best ranking in AP women’s poll in 29 years; South Carolina still unanimous No. 1
1 year, 1 month ago

USC up to 6th for best ranking in AP women’s poll in 29 years; South Carolina still unanimous No. 1

Associated Press  

Stellar freshman Juju Watkins has helped Southern California climb the AP Top 25 to the team’s best ranking in 29 years. The Trojans moved up to sixth in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll Monday, its highest mark since the 1994 season when they reached No. “Obviously Juju is so phenomenal, to see her adapt to the college game and …

NCAA Final Four: Connecticut rolls past Miami to advance to title game
1 year, 9 months ago

NCAA Final Four: Connecticut rolls past Miami to advance to title game

LA Times  

Connecticut’s Andre Jackson Jr. dunks over Miami’s Norchad Omier. Connecticut doled out another drama-free basketball beatdown Saturday night, getting 21 points and 10 rebounds from Adama Sanogo to dispatch Miami 72-59 and move one win from the school’s fifth national title. Jordan Hawkins overcame his stomach bug and scored 13 points for the Huskies, who came into this most unexpected …

USC women are back in NCAA tournament; UCLA to host two rounds
1 year, 9 months ago

USC women are back in NCAA tournament; UCLA to host two rounds

LA Times  

USC guard Okako Adika and Kayla Williams celebrate after a win over Stanford on Jan. 15. USC is back in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament for the first time since 2014. The Trojans were picked to finish ninth in the Pac-12’s preseason poll, but will dance into the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2014. USC earned an at-large …

USC uses defense to upset No. 2 Stanford 55-46
1 year, 11 months ago

USC uses defense to upset No. 2 Stanford 55-46

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Destiny Littleton scored 18 points with six assists as Southern California pulled off a program-defining win Sunday with a 55-46 upset victory over No. I haven’t even looked at the stat sheet because who cares, right?” USC held Stanford to four points in the first quarter, its low for any period this season. Even with all of …

USC leans on its stifling defense in stunning upset over No. 2 Stanford
1 year, 11 months ago

USC leans on its stifling defense in stunning upset over No. 2 Stanford

LA Times  

USC guard Okako Adika, right, grabs a rebound away from Stanford forward Francesca Belibi during the first half of the Trojans’ 55-46 victory Sunday. I haven’t even looked at the stat sheet because who cares, right?” USC held Stanford to four points in the first quarter, its low for any period this season. Even with all of those bad things, …

Unranked USC women’s basketball upsets No. 2 Stanford: Where do the Cardinal go from here?
1 year, 11 months ago

Unranked USC women’s basketball upsets No. 2 Stanford: Where do the Cardinal go from here?

New York Times  

Unranked USC women’s basketball upset No. Here’s what you need to know: Guard Destiny Littleton led the Trojans with 18 points, four rebounds and six assists; Okako Adika added an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double. USC recorded its second win over a top-five program during Lindsay Gottlieb’s two-year tenure Sunday night thanks to its defense. This year, Gottlieb is turning in these …

Can USC football recover from this? Four takeaways from the Trojans’ loss to Utah
2 years, 2 months ago

Can USC football recover from this? Four takeaways from the Trojans’ loss to Utah

LA Times  

As the weeks progressed, Caleb Williams punctuated each of his postgame news conferences with a joyful declaration of USC’s unblemished record. USC’s famous rallying cry couldn’t be more fitting for a team confronted with its first major adversity during a mostly charmed season. Saturday’s loss dashed USC’s hopes for an undefeated season, but the rest of the team’s goals — …

27 years to the day: UConn defeats Stanford in the NCAA Women's Final Four
2 years, 9 months ago

27 years to the day: UConn defeats Stanford in the NCAA Women's Final Four

NPR  

27 years to the day: UConn defeats Stanford in the NCAA Women's Final Four Enlarge this image toggle caption Andy Lyons/Getty Images Andy Lyons/Getty Images The University of Connecticut knocked out defending champions Stanford University to reach the NCAA women's basketball final. Enlarge this image toggle caption Andy Lyons/Getty Images Andy Lyons/Getty Images The trip to Minneapolis is also a …

UCLA handles USC in Pac-12 women’s basketball tournament opener
2 years, 10 months ago

UCLA handles USC in Pac-12 women’s basketball tournament opener

LA Times  

USC’s Rayah Marshall and UCLA’s Angela Dugalic vie for the ball during the first half of the first round of the Pac-12 women’s tournament Wednesday in Las Vegas. UCLA fended off a USC comeback behind IImar’I Thomas’ 18 points, and Dugalic’s 13 points and 12 rebounds in 20 minutes. UCLA’s Chantel Horvat fouls USC’s Jordyn Jenkins during the second half …

No. 16 USC has no answer in lopsided loss to No. 2 Arizona
2 years, 10 months ago

No. 16 USC has no answer in lopsided loss to No. 2 Arizona

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis and forward Max Agbonkpolo, right, wrestle for the ball with Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa during the game Tuesday at Galen Center. “You’re not going to win playing like that.” Arizona burst out of the gate like a team intent on erasing any doubt about the fate of the Pac-12 title race. “We just didn’t make shots.” …

Jump leads No. 3 Stanford women past UC Davis 68-42
3 years ago

Jump leads No. 3 Stanford women past UC Davis 68-42

Associated Press  

STANFORD, Calif. — Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer took the mic after a standing ovation and told the Stanford crowd her team would do everything possible to repeat as national champions. 3 Stanford overcame a slow offensive start to run away from UC Davis for a 68-42 victory Wednesday night in its final home game of the non-conference schedule. …

USC has the goods to beat unbeaten Gonzaga and reach Final Four
3 years, 9 months ago

USC has the goods to beat unbeaten Gonzaga and reach Final Four

LA Times  

USC’s Evan Mobley, left, looks to pass as he’s guarded by Oregon’s Franck Kepnang during the Trojans’ Sweet 16 win Sunday in the NCAA tournament. × Highlights from USC’s win over Oregon in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament on Sunday. Evan Mobley scored 17 points in his tournament opener against Drake, but the number of double teams he …

When was last time USC and UCLA reached Sweet 16, Elite Eight in same year?
3 years, 9 months ago

When was last time USC and UCLA reached Sweet 16, Elite Eight in same year?

LA Times  

USC forward Evan Mobley, left, shoots as UCLA guard Jaylen Clark defends during the first half on March 6 Staples Center. In the Before Times of a pre-COVID world, the USC and UCLA men’s basketball teams would be preparing for Friday Sweet 16 showdowns with Oregon and Alabama, respectively. But these are not normal times, which means the Trojans and …

After four-year absence, USC men’s basketball returns to AP rankings at No. 20
3 years, 11 months ago

After four-year absence, USC men’s basketball returns to AP rankings at No. 20

LA Times  

After four long years away, USC basketball is back in the top 25. 20 in the AP poll Monday, after key victories over Stanford and UCLA last week moved them into a tie atop the Pac-12. Oregon and Arizona State are the only other two Pac-12 teams to have been ranked at any point this season, but the Ducks have …

No. 7 UCLA women suffer first loss of season at USC in double overtime
4 years, 11 months ago

No. 7 UCLA women suffer first loss of season at USC in double overtime

LA Times  

UCLA guard Charisma Osborne gets hit by USC guard Aliyah Jeune while battling for a rebound in overtime of a game Jan. 17 at Galen Center. USC guard Desiree Caldwell steals the ball from UCLA guard Japreece Dean during the final moments of the Trojans’ 70-68 double overtime win Jan. 17 at Galen Center. UCLA guard Kayla Owens and USC …

USC women’s basketball team falls to No. 18 Arizona
5 years ago

USC women’s basketball team falls to No. 18 Arizona

LA Times  

Aari McDonald scored 24 points, her 50th consecutive double-figure game, and Cate Reese posted her fifth double-double this season as the No. 18 Arizona women’s basketball team held off USC 65-57 on Friday night at Galen Center to remain undefeated. The Trojans were within three points with just less than two minutes left Friday but didn’t score again as McDonald …

Stanford ends UCLA’s season in NCAA women’s soccer semifinal
5 years, 1 month ago

Stanford ends UCLA’s season in NCAA women’s soccer semifinal

LA Times  

Amanda Cromwell has taken UCLA to the final eight of the NCAA tournament five times in her seven years as coach of the women’s soccer team. Just once, however, has Cromwell come home with a trophy and for that you can partially thank Stanford, which ended UCLA’s season short of a championship Friday for the second time in three years. …

UCLA prevails, USC loses in NCAA women’s soccer quarterfinals
5 years, 1 month ago

UCLA prevails, USC loses in NCAA women’s soccer quarterfinals

LA Times  

UCLA advanced to the College Cup for the 11th time in school history after defeating Florida State 4-0 in the NCAA quarterfinals Friday in Tallahassee, Fla. Redshirt senior Chloe Castaneda and freshman Mia Fishel each scored two goals to send the Bruins through to the semifinals. Fishel scored her second goal of the game at 53:43, heading in a Viviana …

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