JuJu Watkins, USC prevail in nail-biter vs. UConn after Paige Bueckers’ second-half surge
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JuJu Watkins, USC prevail in nail-biter vs. UConn after Paige Bueckers’ second-half surge

New York Times  

HARTFORD, Conn. — With just over three minutes remaining in the third quarter of Saturday’s top-10 matchup between No. Much to the delight of the road Trojans, JuJu Watkins led her team over Bueckers in a game featuring two of the nation’s best players. She blocked Bueckers’ final shot attempt of the first half, then blocked guard Ashlynn Shade on UConn’s second possession coming out of the locker room, with both rejections serving as fitting punctuation marks in her prolific performance. But dealing with the pressure took time to learn Heading into Saturday’s affair, both Gottlieb and UConn coach Geno Auriemma stressed that the top-10 matchup wasn’t merely Watkins vs. Bueckers. Added Iriafen: “We knew how it felt to be in such a big game and for it to not go our way, so I think with that, we didn’t want that to happen today.” Auriemma confident Strong will ‘relish’ late-game pressure despite late misses Don’t expect Strong’s two free-throw misses in the waning seconds of regulation to impact UConn’s late-game execution going forward.

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USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineup
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5 days, 2 hours ago

USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineup

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — If Southern California wants to win its first national championship in 41 years, the Trojans will have to find a way to get it done without star guard JuJu Watkins. AP AUDIO: USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineup AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports on the USC Trojans …

USC routs Mississippi State 96-59 to reach Sweet 16 after losing JuJu Watkins to injury
5 days, 10 hours ago

USC routs Mississippi State 96-59 to reach Sweet 16 after losing JuJu Watkins to injury

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins went down with a season-ending knee injury five minutes into Monday night’s game. Top-seeded Southern California kept going without its star player, pummeling Mississippi State 96-59 to reach the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. We want our season to be extended.” Mississippi State couldn’t handle the bigger Trojans, …

USC star JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending knee injury in March Madness win over Mississippi State
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5 days, 12 hours ago

USC star JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending knee injury in March Madness win over Mississippi State

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins was carried off the floor with a season-ending knee injury in the first quarter of top-seeded Southern California’s game against Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament on Monday night. “I’d be lying if I told you I wasn’t rattled seeing JuJu lying on the floor and crying,” coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “Obviously, we’re competitors and …

Paige Bueckers scores 34 in final home game, UConn tops SDSU 91-57 to reach 31st straight Sweet 16
5 days, 12 hours ago

Paige Bueckers scores 34 in final home game, UConn tops SDSU 91-57 to reach 31st straight Sweet 16

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — Paige Bueckers’ scoring and KK Arnold’s defense powered UConn into its 31st consecutive Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Bueckers matched her career high with 34 points in her final home game before leaving to a standing ovation from the sellout crowd at Gampel Pavilion. We looked at it as the second-round NCAA Tournament game that …

USC’s JuJu Watkins sustains season-ending knee injury, will undergo surgery
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6 days, 14 hours ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins sustains season-ending knee injury, will undergo surgery

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC superstar JuJu Watkins will undergo surgery and rehabilitation after sustaining a season-ending knee injury during Monday’s second-round matchup against Mississippi State, casting a pall over the top-seeded Trojans’ hope for a deep tournament run. “I’m trying, obviously, my best to be what I need to be for the team, but internally it’s a lot.” Watkins’ right …

March Madness: JuJu Watkins scores 22 and top-seeded USC routs UNCG 71-25 in 1st round
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March Madness: JuJu Watkins scores 22 and top-seeded USC routs UNCG 71-25 in 1st round

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins scored 22 points and top-seeded Southern California led all the way in routing 16th-seeded UNC Greensboro 71-25 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. “We were a little bit rusty on offense.” Watkins appeared to hurt her left hand early in the second quarter, occasionally shaking out her fingers. I’m all good.” …

USC shakes off slow start and JuJu Watkins injury scare to rout UNC Greensboro
1 week, 1 day ago

USC shakes off slow start and JuJu Watkins injury scare to rout UNC Greensboro

LA Times  

USC center Rayah Marshall grabs a rebound above UNC Greensboro guard Jayde Gamble during the first quarter of an NCAA tournament first-round game Saturday at Galen Center. USC forward Kiki Iriafen attempts a reverse layup against UNC Greensboro forward Khalis Cain during the first half of an NCAA tournament first-round game Saturday. “Hopefully that’s all done with.” Watkins still scored …

JuJu Watkins driven to lead top-seeded USC on deeper run in women’s NCAA Tournament
1 week, 5 days ago

JuJu Watkins driven to lead top-seeded USC on deeper run in women’s NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins grew up tuning into the NCAA Tournament and making her own bracket. “It’s always where can she grow and that’s a pretty remarkable trait for a 19-year-old.” Part of Watkins’ support system is Phil Handy, a 53-year-old former Los Angeles Lakers assistant who coached in the women’s Unrivaled Basketball League this season. “She’s a natural …

USC women advance to Big Ten title game with strong finish in win over Michigan
3 weeks, 1 day ago

USC women advance to Big Ten title game with strong finish in win over Michigan

LA Times  

It had been a forgettable afternoon for JuJu Watkins when she found herself confronted by a double team on the low block early in the fourth quarter. With her team tied with Michigan late in this Big Ten tournament semifinal, Watkins was running out of time to assert herself in her team’s biggest game of the season. Forward Kiki Iriafen …

JuJu Watkins is best player in America, and USC might be the best team
3 weeks, 6 days ago

JuJu Watkins is best player in America, and USC might be the best team

LA Times  

She began the game by nailing a three-pointer in less than a minute, calmly dribbling into the teeth of a swarming UCLA defense and throwing it down with a shrug. “We’re not done,” said Trojans coach Lindsay Gottlieb after her team clinched its first conference championship of any sort in 31 years. “Just really pissed off we didn’t show up …

The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins is the star, but USC knows it takes a team to win the title
3 weeks, 6 days ago

The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins is the star, but USC knows it takes a team to win the title

LA Times  

Hello, hello, and welcome to another week of the Times of Troy newsletter. Avery Howell is always flying open off of screens at the arc and has been USC’s best shooter from deep, making her role vital come tournament time. To be clear, Yates suggested last week that there’s no reason to worry about him leaving, and it surely helps …

JuJu Watkins voted The Athletic’s unanimous National Player of the Year
3 weeks, 6 days ago

JuJu Watkins voted The Athletic’s unanimous National Player of the Year

New York Times  

After last season, in which the Player of the Year debate was more like a foregone conclusion, this season’s race was far more crowded with players putting their cases on the floor until the final day of the season. This season, Watkins averaged 27.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.6 blocks per game as the Trojans won …

Paige Bueckers takes her place among the UConn legends after playing her final regular-season game.
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Paige Bueckers takes her place among the UConn legends after playing her final regular-season game.

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Then they surrounded her after UConn’s 92-57 win over Marquette on Sunday as Bueckers became the latest women’s basketball star to see her number added to the Huskies of Honor. Fudd hasn’t announced whether she will declare for the upcoming WNBA draft or return to …

USC’s JuJu Watkins hangs 30 points on UCLA at historic Pauley Pavilion
4 weeks ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins hangs 30 points on UCLA at historic Pauley Pavilion

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “You don’t want to let anybody down.” Watkins was the only one not wearing a Big Ten champion hat or T-shirt when she joined teammate Kiki Iriafen and coach Lindsay Gottlieb after the game. I love the atmosphere here even though they’re not on our …

JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season title
4 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Southern California defeated second-ranked UCLA 80-67 on Saturday night to clinch the program’s first Big Ten regular-season title in its league debut. The Trojans completed a season sweep of the Bruins, whose only losses came against USC, including a 71-60 defeat at Galen Center …

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC visit No. 2 UCLA in winner-take-all game for Big Ten regular-season title
4 weeks, 1 day ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC visit No. 2 UCLA in winner-take-all game for Big Ten regular-season title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — It’s probably not what the Big Ten expected when the league opened its doors to UCLA and USC this season: two West Coast schools dominating the women’s basketball standings. “That gets me very excited about where we’ve brought the entire game,” UCLA …

USC at UCLA women’s basketball: How to watch battle for Los Angeles between top-five teams
4 weeks, 1 day ago

USC at UCLA women’s basketball: How to watch battle for Los Angeles between top-five teams

New York Times  

4 USC and second-ranked UCLA. It’s JuJu Watkins vs. Lauren Betts in a battle of Player of the Year contenders, Kiki Iriafen vs. Kiki Rice in a battle of, well, Kikis, Westwood vs. downtown Los Angeles. Even in a sprawling city with limitless star power, Watkins has emerged as an airy, swaggering force across Los Angeles. She’s an L.A. native …

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC crush No. 2 UCLA in season sweep to claim Big Ten title
4 weeks, 1 day ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC crush No. 2 UCLA in season sweep to claim Big Ten title

LA Times  

Roars rained down from each corner of Pauley Pavilion, every soul in the hallowed hoops arena knowing full well the outcome of the crosstown showdown and the conference title that came with it rested squarely on her shoulders. “I think I’d be remiss to say that playing UCLA doesn’t motivate me extra,” Watkins said. USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, celebrates …

Juju Watkins leads No. 4 USC past No. 2 UCLA to claim Big Ten regular season title
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Juju Watkins leads No. 4 USC past No. 2 UCLA to claim Big Ten regular season title

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — For the first time in history, No. On top of that, Saturday’s matchup would likely decide the Big Ten player of the year between the Bruins’ Lauren Betts and the Trojans’ JuJu Watkins, each of whom are in the running for national player of the year. Furthermore, the game was a winner-take-all showdown for the Big Ten …

Watkins, Betts or Hidalgo? Our experts debate who should win women’s basketball POY
1 month ago

Watkins, Betts or Hidalgo? Our experts debate who should win women’s basketball POY

New York Times  

The Athletic’s debate series features two writers breaking down a specific topic. In this edition, Chantel Jennings and Ben Pickman debate which women’s college basketball player should win Player of the Year. Chantel Jennings: As we head into the final week of the season, there seems to be one overriding theme in women’s college hoops this year: parity at the …

Women’s college basketball player of the year odds: JuJu Watkins leads the board entering the home stretch
1 month ago

Women’s college basketball player of the year odds: JuJu Watkins leads the board entering the home stretch

New York Times  

The race for the Wooden Award in women’s college basketball is entering the final stretch. Showing a complete scoring arsenal and game-changing ability all over the floor, Watkins dominated one of the nation’s best teams and soundly outplayed Betts — another Wooden finalist. Putting up 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.1 steals and 2.0 blocks per game, Watkins contributes …

The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins was the star of an epic movie, but it was real life
1 month, 1 week ago

The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins was the star of an epic movie, but it was real life

LA Times  

Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, the Times’ USC beat writer, and I’ve been buzzing ever since Thursday’s crosstown showdown, one of the best basketball games I’ve seen since joining the beat. So USC called a timeout, refocused its efforts on UCLA’s Lauren Betts, and Watkins came alive on the defensive end, doubling Betts in …

JuJu Watkins lifts sixth-ranked USC to program-defining win over No. 1 UCLA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins lifts sixth-ranked USC to program-defining win over No. 1 UCLA

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Some of those Trojans stars from the early 1980s — including Hall of Famers Cheryl Miller and Tina Thompson — joined a raucous crowd as USC rallied for the program’s first win over a top-ranked team since 1983 on Thursday night. “I’m really just like …

JuJu Watkins erases slump in sensational fashion as No. 6 USC defeats No. 1 UCLA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins erases slump in sensational fashion as No. 6 USC defeats No. 1 UCLA

LA Times  

JuJu Watkins is used to feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders. USC’s JuJu Watkins tries to drive past UCLA’s Londynn Jones in the fourth quarter. “She made more threes in the first half than she’s made in the last five games.” Watkins wasn’t just dominating from deep. “I felt like we looked too defeated at that point.” …

With JuJu Watkins slumping, other Trojans find their fit ahead of USC-UCLA showdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With JuJu Watkins slumping, other Trojans find their fit ahead of USC-UCLA showdown

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, right, drives to the hoop past Ohio State’s Taylor Thierry in a game last Saturday at Galen Center. We’ve got a lot of people who have each other’s backs.” That much was clear Saturday as USC rolled a top-10 Ohio State team without Watkins at her best. “We’ve had some team conversations and just a lot …

USC women bounce back from loss with win over Wisconsin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USC women bounce back from loss with win over Wisconsin

LA Times  

Kiki Iriafen, shown here earlier this season, led the Trojans in scoring Wednesday. USC’s JuJu Watkins, who entered the night averaging 24.7 points to rank third in Division I, had a season-low 14 points in 26 minutes. Then she got five points during a 10-4 run over the last 1:39 of the second quarter to give USC a 39-28 halftime …

No. 4 USC overcomes JuJu Watkins at her worst in win over Minnesota
2 months ago

No. 4 USC overcomes JuJu Watkins at her worst in win over Minnesota

LA Times  

USC guard Kennedy Smith defends against Minnesota guard Grace Grocholski during the first half of the Trojans’ 82-69 win Thursday at Galen Center. A star turn from Trojans forward Kiki Iriafen, along with timely contributions from its fleet of talented freshmen, was plenty to put away Minnesota 82-69, giving USC a 15th straight victory. I believe if she misses five …

Paige Bueckers reaches 2,000 career points as No. 6 UConn rolls past Seton Hall 96-36
2 months, 1 week ago

Paige Bueckers reaches 2,000 career points as No. 6 UConn rolls past Seton Hall 96-36

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — Paige Bueckers scored 18 points to surpass 2,000 in her career and No. Freshman Sarah Strong had 23 points and 11 rebounds and Azzi Fudd also scored 18 points for UConn. Strong had nine points in a 16-2 run for UConn to put the Huskies ahead 26-7 with 1:16 left in the first quarter. Takeaways Seton Hall: …

JuJu Watkins scores 22 to lead No. 4 USC past Indiana for its 13th straight win
2 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins scores 22 to lead No. 4 USC past Indiana for its 13th straight win

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins drives to the basket in front of Indiana guard Chloe Moore-McNeil during the second half of the Trojans’ 73-66 win Sunday. Watkins made sure of it with her late flourish — a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the third quarter to give the Trojans a 51-50 lead and seven points in a 12-0 fourth-quarter run. Chloe Moore-McNeil …

JuJu Watkins scores 21 as No. 4 USC tops No. 8 Maryland 79-74, handing the Terps their first loss
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 21 as No. 4 USC tops No. 8 Maryland 79-74, handing the Terps their first loss

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Watkins fouled out on an offensive foul with 31 seconds left, but Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger missed from 3-point range, and Avery Howell pushed the Trojans’ lead to five with a couple free throws. Takeaways USC: It wasn’t the best night for Watkins, who shot 7 …

Watkins? Bueckers? Betts? Hidalgo? Who’s women’s basketball’s Player of the Year leader?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Watkins? Bueckers? Betts? Hidalgo? Who’s women’s basketball’s Player of the Year leader?

New York Times  

The Athletic has launched a series of sports debates in which two writers break down a specific topic. So it felt like a more robust debate coming into this year, even if the assumption was that we’d be talking mostly about two players: USC’s JuJu Watkins and UConn’s Paige Bueckers. Watkins averaged 26.7 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 5 APG, 2.7 SPG …

How to watch USC at Maryland: JuJu Watkins leads Trojans against undefeated Terrapins
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How to watch USC at Maryland: JuJu Watkins leads Trojans against undefeated Terrapins

New York Times  

Maryland is undefeated and off to its best start in more than a decade. Lindsay Gottlieb coaches two of the best players in the game — Watkins, the transcendent playmaker who leads the conference in scoring, and Iriafen, an interior force snagging almost five offensive boards per outing. Sabreena Merchant’s New Year’s resolution for the Trojans: “Take care of the …

JuJu Watkins scores 23 points as USC hands Rutgers worst loss in school history
2 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 23 points as USC hands Rutgers worst loss in school history

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, chases after the ball in front of Rutgers forward Zachara Perkins during the first half of the Trojans’ win Sunday night. 4 USC rout Rutgers 92-42 on Sunday night, handing the Scarlet Knights their worst loss in school history. Watkins made it a 49-point game before she checked out for the final time with 3:50 …

Watkins scores 26 to lead No. 4 USC To 75-55 win over Nebraska for Trojans’ ninth straight victory
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Watkins scores 26 to lead No. 4 USC To 75-55 win over Nebraska for Trojans’ ninth straight victory

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 USC to a 75-55 win over Nebraska on Wednesday for the Trojans’ ninth straight victory. Key moment The Trojans ran the fast break in the second quarter after a missed shot and Watkins did a Eurostep around Jessica Petrie to score on a layup …

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC overcome slow start in blowout win over Nebraska
2 months, 4 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC overcome slow start in blowout win over Nebraska

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, defends against Nebraska guard Allison Weidner during the first half of the Trojans’ 75-55 win Wednesday at Galen Center. “We’re learning this conference, but it’s pretty clear that there’s a lot of NCAA tournament-quality teams,” Gottlieb said of the Trojans’ Big Ten rivals. “We have to approach each game that way — since it’s all …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
2 months, 4 weeks 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 8 of the season: JuJu Watkins, Southern California The sophomore guard had another stellar effort in a win over Michigan on Sunday, scoring 31 points with seven assists, five rebounds and three …

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

JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women’s basketball’s top stars
3 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women’s basketball’s top stars

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers both showed out in a primetime matchup between two of the brightest stars in women’s basketball. “I think it’s a testament to when you give women’s basketball a platform, we’re going to perform,” said Watkins, who scored …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70
3 months, 1 week 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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3 months, 1 week 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 …

USC vs. Connecticut an Elite rematch between stars JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers
3 months, 1 week ago

USC vs. Connecticut an Elite rematch between stars JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers

LA Times  

USC star JuJu Watkins walks in front of Trojans coach Lindsay Gottlieb during a win over Elon on Sunday. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, left, greets Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma before the Trojans’ loss in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament in April. The matchup pins not only two of the best coaches in women’s college basketball against each other …

Strong, Bueckers and Shade’s hot shooting lift No. 4 UConn to 101-68 win over Iowa State
3 months, 1 week ago

Strong, Bueckers and Shade’s hot shooting lift No. 4 UConn to 101-68 win over Iowa State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 UConn to a 101-68 victory over Iowa State on Tuesday night in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. Key moment Shade scored UConn’s first 14 points as the Huskies raced out to a 14-6 lead in the first 4:30 of the game. Up …

JuJu Watkins scores 26 points to lead No. 5 Southern California past Elon 88-30
3 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 26 points to lead No. 5 Southern California past Elon 88-30

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 Southern California rolled past Elon 88-30 on Sunday for its sixth straight win. Kayleigh Heckel had 14 points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals, Talia von Oelhoffen had 10 points and Rayah Marshall pulled down 14 rebounds. Key moment Elon briefly hung with …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
3 months, 2 weeks 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 5 of the season: JuJu Watkins, USC The sophomore guard averaged 30.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks during USC’s two wins. Runner-Up Sarah Strong, UConn; The freshman forward averaged …

No. 5 USC unleashes press and rolls to a 49-point win over Fresno State
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 5 USC unleashes press and rolls to a 49-point win over Fresno State

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins drives and looks past Fresno State forwards Kylee Fox and Maria Konstantinidou Tuesday at the Galen Center. I think the press got us going.” USC guard JuJu Watkins points toward forward Kiki Iriafen during the Trojans’ win over Fresno State Tuesday at the Galen Center. After the Trojans deployed their press, they outscored Fresno State 40-12 …

JuJu Watkins breaks another USC record in blowout win over Cal Baptist
3 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins breaks another USC record in blowout win over Cal Baptist

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins celebrates with teammates after making a three-pointer during a 94-52 victory over California Baptist at Galen Center on Tuesday. JuJu Watkins made a school-record nine three-pointers and scored 40 points as No. Takeaways Cal Baptist: The Lancers opened the season with a 30-point loss to Oregon and have dropped every game by double digits. Up next: …

JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen score 30-plus points and No. 6 USC routs Saint Louis 104-65
4 months ago

JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen score 30-plus points and No. 6 USC routs Saint Louis 104-65

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PALM DESERT, Calif. — JuJu Watkins scored a season-best 34 points despite four fouls, Kiki Iriafen added a career-high 30 and No. 6 Southern California pulled away in the second half to beat Saint Louis 104-65 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Friday night. Saint …

JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen lead USC to win over Saint Louis in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
4 months ago

JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen lead USC to win over Saint Louis in Acrisure Holiday Invitational

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins scored a season-high 34 points during the Trojans’ 104-65 win over Saint Louis in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Friday night. 6 USC pulled away in the second half to beat Saint Louis 104-65 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Friday night. Saint Louis shot 48% in the second quarter while holding the Trojans to 40% …

JuJu Watkins scores 20 points as USC defeats Seton Hall in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
4 months ago

JuJu Watkins scores 20 points as USC defeats Seton Hall in Acrisure Holiday Invitational

LA Times  

JuJu Watkins is defended by Seton Hall’s Savannah Catalon, left, and Yaya Lops in the second half. 6 USC defeated Seton Hall 84-51 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Wednesday night. Takeaways Seton Hall: The Pirates kept it close in the second and third quarters, being outscored by just a few points. USC stays in the desert to play Saint …

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