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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JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women’s basketball’s top stars
1 day, 10 hours 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
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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 days, 15 hours 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 days, 15 hours 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 …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
1 week, 5 days 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
1 week, 6 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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
3 weeks, 2 days 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
3 weeks, 3 days 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
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC can’t hold back No. 6 Notre Dame in first loss
1 month ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC can’t hold back No. 6 Notre Dame in first loss

LA Times  

Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles, center, passes around USC guard JuJu Watkins, right, as center Rayah Marshall, left, and guard Talia von Oelhoffen defend during the first half of the Trojans’ 74-61 loss Saturday at Galen Center. “You don’t schedule this game because you think anything is going to be a 40-point win,” Gottlieb said, speaking about how she and …

Lindsay Gottlieb Q&A: USC head coach on JuJu Watkins and women’s basketball’s new era
1 month ago

Lindsay Gottlieb Q&A: USC head coach on JuJu Watkins and women’s basketball’s new era

New York Times  

There are stars all across women’s college basketball this season, but only one coach can claim a lineup with two of the top five players in America, at least according to The Athletic. USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb heads one of the glamour teams in the sport, led by the otherworldly 6-2 sophomore wing JuJu Watkins and 6-3 graduate …

USC’s JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin Clark
1 month, 1 week ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin Clark

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins has heard plenty of comparisons to Cheryl Miller and Caitlin Clark over the past two seasons. Watkins reached 1,000 career points Friday afternoon during the second half of the third-ranked Trojans’ 81-50 victory over Santa Clara. Watkins reached the mark …

USC star JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000-point mark faster than Caitlin Clark
1 month, 1 week ago

USC star JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000-point mark faster than Caitlin Clark

LA Times  

At the end of a historically dominant week in which records were toppled and women’s college basketball put on early notice, JuJu Watkins pulled up from behind the arc in Friday’s game and bricked. It took Watkins just 38 games to reach the mark, just one game slower than the NCAA record holders, Maree Jackson of Louisiana State, Carol Menken …

JuJu Watkins leads No. 3 USC women to 124-39 rout of Cal State Northridge
1 month, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins leads No. 3 USC women to 124-39 rout of Cal State Northridge

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Southern California trounce Cal State Northridge 124-39 on Tuesday night. Takeaways Cal State Northridge: The Matadors are in the middle of a four-game road trip, with the two remaining games in California, under first-time head coach Angie Ned. 20 Ole Miss in Paris to …

JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC dominate in win over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC dominate in win over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, shown here during a win over Mississippi on Nov. 4, scored 16 points in a 90-35 win over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Saturday. 3 USC routed Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 90-35 on Saturday in the Trojans’ home opener. The Trojans’ defense never allowed Cal Poly to make a sustained run. Takeaways Cal Poly: …

With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins reacts after scoring against Kansas during the NCAA tournament in March. “We haven’t shied away from the word expectations all summer,” said USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, entering her fourth season in charge of the Trojans. Coming off a 29-6 record and their first Elite Eight appearance since 1994, the Trojans enter the season with a rare …

Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women’s basketball in spotlight
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women’s basketball in spotlight

New York Times  

USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb noticed a stranger approaching. Kevin Hart was in attendance to see JuJu Watkins and the USC Women’s Basketball team ✌️#ncaaw #fighton pic.twitter.com/31PLjQDknN — WNBA Got Game December 20, 2023 Bueckers, who won national Player of the Year as a freshman four years ago, is in her final season at UConn. Watkins’ and Bueckers’ play, storylines …

Paige Bueckers: The Final Chase for National Championship Glory
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers: The Final Chase for National Championship Glory

Associated Press  

UConn star Paige Bueckers enters her final season, eager to chase that elusive national title. With a final chance to win a national championship, she brings deep experience and leadership to the team. Bueckers is a preseason AP All-American and is one of the most popular players in the sport. She is ranked No. 2 in the preseason AP Top …

USC's Juju Watkins Ready to Take College Torch with Caitlin Clark in WNBA
2 months, 2 weeks ago

USC's Juju Watkins Ready to Take College Torch with Caitlin Clark in WNBA

Associated Press  

USC's Juju Watkins is poised to take the college basketball torch from Caitlin Clark, who has carried the position for the past few years. Watkins, a sophomore, has shown immense potential, leading USC to the Elite Eight last year and being named Preseason Player of the Year. She is also a first-team, All-American selection, setting a national record for a …

Paige Bueckers and UConn to host JuJu Watkins and USC in December
7 months, 1 week ago

Paige Bueckers and UConn to host JuJu Watkins and USC in December

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — Southern California and UConn gave women’s basketball fans an early holiday gift Monday, announcing a two-game series that will start with a game in Connecticut just before Christmas next season. The game, which will be played on Saturday, Dec. 21, will feature two of the college game’s biggest stars in USC’s JuJu Watkins and UConn’s Paige Bueckers. …

Why can’t JuJu Watkins enter the WNBA draft early? And even if she could, should she?
8 months, 1 week ago

Why can’t JuJu Watkins enter the WNBA draft early? And even if she could, should she?

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins poses for a photo with a fan after the Trojans’ Sweet 16 win over Baylor in Portland, Ore. As JuJu Watkins wiped tears from her eyes with the corner of her jersey after USC’s season-ending loss to Connecticut in the NCAA regional final, UConn coach Geno Auriemma gave Watkins two encouraging pats on the back. “If …

JuJu Watkins has gotten a taste of March Madness, and wants more next season
8 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins has gotten a taste of March Madness, and wants more next season

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — JuJu Watkins sobbed following USC’s Elite Eight loss to UConn but her tears weren’t so much about the end of the NCAA Tournament run for the Trojans. An AP first-team All-American, Watkins averaged 27 points this season, second only to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, who set the game’s all-time Division I scoring record this season. “I’m just excited …

Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USC
8 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Paige Bueckers and UConn end magical season for JuJu Watkins and USC
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers and UConn end magical season for JuJu Watkins and USC

LA Times  

Not so fast, freshman. UConn played in 14 consecutive Final Fours before last season’s disappointment while the Trojans were mired in anonymity before Watkins chose her hometown school over established powers. “For her to have the year she had as a freshman — fearless, confident, one of the best players in the country — she’s got a lot to build …

All eyes will be on JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers as USC and UConn clash in the Elite Eight
8 months, 3 weeks ago

All eyes will be on JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers as USC and UConn clash in the Elite Eight

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — In any different year, the focus ahead of Southern California and UConn clashing with a Final Four berth at stake might be on the programs, not individual players. It’s why the NBA took off, you know, when there were faces to it, going all the way back to Magic and Larry and Michael Jordan,” USC coach Lindsay …

Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — UConn is testing how much depth is needed to make a run in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Bueckers scored 24 points to lead third-seeded UConn and its injury-depleted roster back to the Elite Eight with a 53-45 victory over No. “Everybody’s got aches and boo-boos during this time, and it’s just about who powers through it better, …

JuJu Watkins scores 30, powers Southern California past Baylor 74-70 for spot in Elite Eight
8 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 30, powers Southern California past Baylor 74-70 for spot in Elite Eight

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — With the Elite Eight at stake and Southern California tied 64-all against Baylor with under four minutes left, Trojans All-America freshman JuJu Watkins shook off her shooting woes and took over. “And I knew I had to do something.” Watkins drove the length of the floor for a go-ahead three-point play with 3:13 left and finished with …

JuJu vs. Paige? No, it’s USC vs. UConn in Elite Eight
8 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu vs. Paige? No, it’s USC vs. UConn in Elite Eight

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins poses for a photo with a fan after the Sweet 16 win over Baylor on Saturday. “It’s USC vs. UConn,” Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma said, “not Paige vs. JuJu.” Watkins’ top-seeded Trojans face No. “Seeing this matchup come to life tomorrow, I know it’s going to bring a lot more people, more views, just more …

UConn’s Paige Bueckers humbled by praise from Geno Auriemma that she’s best in the country
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn’s Paige Bueckers humbled by praise from Geno Auriemma that she’s best in the country

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Paige Bueckers wasn’t sure how to initially react when UConn coach Geno Auriemma proclaimed her the best player in the country. Obviously he’s a great basketball mind, has a lot of love for the game, so you respect everything that he says.” Bueckers will be back on the court, along with her teammates, looking to back up …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is in the March Madness spotlight ahead of Sweet 16 against Baylor
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is in the March Madness spotlight ahead of Sweet 16 against Baylor

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — For USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, the JuJu Watkins phenomenon became plainly evident on a road trip this season when a quick autograph session snowballed. “Just me making the decision to stay home, the great environment that I’m in, my teammates always pushing me to be better, everybody just wants the best for me,” Watkins said. “I think …

JuJu Watkins’ double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women’s Sweet 16
8 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins’ double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women’s Sweet 16

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins scored Southern California’s first seven points of the game, giving her team a shot of confidence. Clarice Akunwafo, who at 6-foot-6 equaled Jackson’s height, disrupted the Kansas center with a career-high six blocks among USC’s 10 in the game and even did a little scoring down the stretch. USC!” The Trojans ran off 12 straight …

JuJu Watkins shines as USC advances to Sweet 16 for first time in 30 years
8 months, 4 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 …

March Madness: JuJu Watkins ready to steer USC to Final Four
8 months, 4 weeks ago

March Madness: JuJu Watkins ready to steer USC to Final Four

LA Times  

On her first possession of her first game in her first dance, Judea Skies Watkins lost the ball. “I think we’re watching something really spectacular happen with JuJu,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “I think any time she has an opportunity to play, she realizes what goes along with being JuJu, that there are a lot of eyes on her, …

Watkins debuts with 23 points in USC’s 87-55 NCAA Tournament blowout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Watkins debuts with 23 points in USC’s 87-55 NCAA Tournament blowout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins turned the ball over the first time she touched it in her NCAA Tournament debut. That’s crazy.” Watkins and top-seeded Southern California did little else wrong, with the stellar freshman scoring 23 points and leading the Trojans to an 87-55 victory over 16th-seeded Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday. “JuJu handles the weight of everything with …

JuJu Watkins breaks another record, powering USC to victory in NCAA tournament opener
9 months ago

JuJu Watkins breaks another record, powering USC to victory in NCAA tournament opener

LA Times  

USC star JuJu Watkins celebrates in the final seconds of the Trojans’ 87-55 win over Texas A&M Corpus Christi in the first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament at Galen Center on Saturday. JuJu Watkins said she didn’t know what to expect during her first NCAA tournament game. Watkins finished with 23 points, five rebounds and four blocks in …

USC’s JuJu Watkins taking phenomenal freshman season, newfound fame in stride
9 months ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins taking phenomenal freshman season, newfound fame in stride

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — JuJu Watkins is heading into her first NCAA Tournament with an appreciation for what brought her to this point. “It’s been amazing,” Watkins said during the recent Pac-12 women’s tournament, where USC claimed the title with a 74-61 victory over Stanford. Watkins’ 27 points per game were second only to Clark, who became the all-time scoring leader …

USC women prove they’re more than JuJu Watkins: ‘We’re an entire team’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

USC women prove they’re more than JuJu Watkins: ‘We’re an entire team’

LA Times  

USC guard McKenzie Forbes celebrates with teammates after an overtime win against UCLA in the semifinals of the Pac-12 tournament on Friday in Las Vegas. “We’re an entire team,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said before the tournament. “She is phenomenal, people have game-planned against, but finishing second in this tough league and going through the gauntlet that we have takes …

JuJu Watkins leads USC to exciting double-OT win over UCLA in Pac-12 tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins leads USC to exciting double-OT win over UCLA in Pac-12 tournament

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins drives on UCLA guard Camryn Brown during the first half of the Trojans’ 80-70 double-overtime victory over UCLA in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday. From being picked to finish sixth in the Pac-12 preseason poll to earning the program’s highest seed in the conference tournament, USC is one win away from its first conference title since …

Bloodied and bruised, JuJu Watkins leads USC past Arizona in Pac-12 tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bloodied and bruised, JuJu Watkins leads USC past Arizona in Pac-12 tournament

LA Times  

Arizona forward Breya Cunningham, left, shoots over USC guard JuJu Watkins during the first half of the Trojans’ 65-62 win in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals Thursday in Las Vegas. Bruised, bloodied but unbowed, JuJu Watkins had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead USC to a 65-62 win over Arizona in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament at MGM Grand …

USC’s JuJu Watkins named Pac-12 freshman of the year, three Bruins on All-Pac-12 team
9 months, 2 weeks ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins named Pac-12 freshman of the year, three Bruins on All-Pac-12 team

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins is the program’s sixth freshman of the year and first since 2020. After winning 14 of 17 Pac-12 freshman of the week honors, USC’s JuJu Watkins was named conference freshman of the year on Tuesday. With Watkins at the center of USC’s revival, the Trojans are primed to make their first back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances since …

Another JuJu Watkins record can’t save No. 7 USC from loss to No. 18 Utah
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Another JuJu Watkins record can’t save No. 7 USC from loss to No. 18 Utah

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins talks with head coach Lindsay Gottlieb during a game against UCLA on Jan. 14. Watkins scored 30 points, but was only 10 of 30 from the field in the Trojans’ 74-68 loss to Utah on Sunday. JuJu Watkins continues to move up the scoring ranks at USC, but her historic game Sunday came with the Trojans …

JuJu Watkins scores 42 points in No. 7 USC’s 7th straight win, 87-81 over 11th-ranked Colorado
9 months, 4 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 42 points in No. 7 USC’s 7th straight win, 87-81 over 11th-ranked Colorado

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins was so busy trying to help No. Watkins scored 42 points in an 87-81 victory over 11th-ranked Colorado on Friday night for the Trojans’ seventh win in a row. She broke Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller’s school record for most 30-point games in a season with her 11th and it was the most points scored …

JuJu Watkins breaks another USC record with 42 points in win over Colorado
10 months ago

JuJu Watkins breaks another USC record with 42 points in win over Colorado

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, right, celebrates with forward Kaitlyn Davis during the Trojans’ 87-81 victory over Colorado at Galen Center on Friday night. When JuJu Watkins drained a deep three-pointer on the first possession of the fourth quarter to grab her 11th 30-point game, passing Miller’s USC record for 30-point games in a season, the Hall of Famer sitting courtside …

JuJu Watkins scores 33 points to lead 10th-ranked USC women to 88-51 victory at Oregon
10 months ago

JuJu Watkins scores 33 points to lead 10th-ranked USC women to 88-51 victory at Oregon

Associated Press  

EUGENE, Ore. — Freshman sensation JuJu Watkins scored 33 points and No. It was the 10th time Watkins has scored 30 or more points, tying Trojans great Cheryl Miller for the most in one season at USC. It was a team effort.” Watkins scored 14 points in the first quarter as the Trojans shot 10 for 20 from the field …

JuJu Watkins ties a Cheryl Miller USC record in Trojans’ win over Oregon
10 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins ties a Cheryl Miller USC record in Trojans’ win over Oregon

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, shown here playing against UCLA on Dec. 30, scored 33 points for the Trojans in an 88-51 win over Oregon on Friday night. It was the 10th time Watkins has scored 30 or more points, tying Trojans great Cheryl Miller for the most in one season at USC. It was a team effort.” Watkins scored 14 …

Watkins scores 32 and No. 10 USC pulls away in 3rd to beat Arizona 81-64 for its 4th straight win
10 months, 1 week 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 scores 29 points to lead USC to comeback win over California
10 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 29 points to lead USC to comeback win over California

LA Times  

USC star JuJu Watkins, shown here playing against UCLA on Dec. 30, scored a game-high 29 points in the Trojans’ 79-69 win over California on Sunday. Krimili hit three three-pointers and scored 11 to help California jump out to a 26-15 lead after one quarter. Watkins sank five of nine shots with two three-pointers, scoring 14 points in the second …

JuJu Watkins scores record 51 points for USC, helps No. 15 Trojans upset No. 4 Stanford 67-58
10 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores record 51 points for USC, helps No. 15 Trojans upset No. 4 Stanford 67-58

Associated Press  

STANFORD, Calif. — JuJu Watkins pulled up from long range and hit contested 3-pointers. I’m just soaking it all in.” Watkins hit six 3-pointers and converted 17 of 19 free throws to help the Trojans send the Cardinal to their first home loss of the season. “And again it’s meaningful because it’s our last time playing Stanford in the Pac-12.” …

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