Kiki Iriafen lifts USC women to season-opening win over Mississippi in Paris
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kiki Iriafen lifts USC women to season-opening win over Mississippi in Paris

LA Times  

USC forward Kiki Iriafen celebrates after her free throws lifted the Trojans to a 68-66 season-opening victory over Mississippi in Paris on Monday. Iriafen, an Associated Press preseason All-America selection, finished with 22 points while teammate JuJu Watkins led the way for USC with 27 points. With a little under two minutes left, Deans made a jump shot from near halfcourt to put Mississippi ahead 66-64. Takeaways USC: The Trojans gave the ball away too often and were sloppy in defense at times, leaving opposing shooters wide open from three-point range.

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Iriafen and Watkins score 20-plus points in helping No. 5 USC rout Fresno State 89-40
1 week, 6 days ago

Iriafen and Watkins score 20-plus points in helping No. 5 USC rout Fresno State 89-40

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 Southern California defeated Fresno State 89-40 on Tuesday night for the Trojans’ fifth win in a row. Takeaways Fresno St.: The Bulldogs’ only lead was four points early in the game. Key moment USC used a 16-0 run, including six by Watkins, over the …

No. 5 USC unleashes press and rolls to a 49-point win over Fresno State
2 weeks, 1 day 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 and Kiki Iriafen score 30-plus points and No. 6 USC routs Saint Louis 104-65
3 weeks, 4 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, 5 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 leads all scorers as USC sets school record for most points in victory
1 month, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins leads all scorers as USC sets school record for most points in victory

LA Times  

JuJu Watkins drives to the basket against Matadors center Yves Cox in the first half. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb spelled out her game plan, watched her players execute with ruthless precision and then celebrated her 300th career victory at Galen Center on Tuesday, calling the chance to lead the dominant Trojans “the honor of my lifetime.” JuJu Watkins had 21 …

USC's Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins: A Dynamic Duo Ready to Ignite the Big Ten Conference
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USC's Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins: A Dynamic Duo Ready to Ignite the Big Ten Conference

Associated Press  

USC's Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins have joined forces in the Big Ten Conference, creating a dynamic duo that will be exciting to watch. Iriafen, a top power forward, brings her high-energy, relentless style to the team, while Watkins, an All-American freshman, is a versatile scorer and playmaker. The combination is expected to lead USC to success in the conference.

Kiki Iriafen to transfer to USC, bolstering Trojans’ national title hopes
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kiki Iriafen to transfer to USC, bolstering Trojans’ national title hopes

LA Times  

Stanford forward Kiki Iriafen, right, drives to the basket in front of Iowa State center Audi Crooks during the second round of the NCAA tournament in March. The former Stanford forward has committed to USC out of the transfer portal, she told ESPN on Saturday, turning the Trojans into immediate national championship contenders. The 6-foot-3 forward, who was named the …

Kiki Iriafen spent tireless hours bettering her game and it showed leading Stanford to Sweet Sixteen
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Kiki Iriafen spent tireless hours bettering her game and it showed leading Stanford to Sweet Sixteen

Associated Press  

STANFORD, Calif. — Nunu Agara jumped into the open arms of teammate Kiki Iriafen as the celebration began and everyone could finally exhale. How fitting Iriafen ended the night carrying Agara after the do-it-all Stanford star carried the Cardinal all game to reach the Sweet Sixteen again following last year’s heartbreaking loss at home in Maples Pavilion. Iriafen’s sensational stat …

JuJu Watkins’ double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women’s Sweet 16
8 months, 4 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 …

Kiki Iriafen carries No. 2 Stanford in 87-81 OT win over Iowa State, advance to Portland Regional
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Kiki Iriafen carries No. 2 Stanford in 87-81 OT win over Iowa State, advance to Portland Regional

Associated Press  

STANFORD, Calif. — Kiki Iriafen hit midrange jumpers from every possible spot. “She gave an All-American performance out there tonight.” Brooke Demetre hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 18 seconds left in overtime and Iriafen scored 11 of her career-high 41 points in OT, securing No. “They battled, they stayed with things, they stayed together.” Addy Brown made a 3 from …

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

Iriafen has 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead No.3 Stanford to 84-49 win over California
10 months, 1 week ago

Iriafen has 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead No.3 Stanford to 84-49 win over California

Associated Press  

STANFORD, Calif. — Kiki Iriafen had 23 points and 11 rebounds, powering a balanced attack and leading No. Alissa Pili scored 18 points to lead Utah, and Inis Vieira had 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Jaylyn Sherrod scored 15 points and Frida Formann had 10 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Buffaloes forced seven …

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 and No. 9 USC get revenge, sending No. 2 UCLA to its first loss
11 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 9 USC get revenge, sending No. 2 UCLA to its first loss

LA Times  

USC center Clarice Akunwafo and guard JuJu Watkins reach for a rebound during a 73-65 win over previously undefeated UCLA at Galen Center on Sunday. When Kayla Padilla drew a foul with 14.3 seconds left and USC up by six against UCLA, Watkins, USC’s star freshman, raised her arms toward the Galen Center crowd and flashed an exhausted, relieved smile. …

Kiki Rice and Londynn Jones lead UCLA to victory over Cal State Northridge
1 year ago

Kiki Rice and Londynn Jones lead UCLA to victory over Cal State Northridge

LA Times  

UCLA guard Kiki Rice, left, shoots in front Cal State Northridge forward Olivia Smith during the first half of the Bruins’ 111-48 win Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. The sophomore guard had her first career triple-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists Thursday in a 111-48 rout of Cal State Northridge. “I was really focused on being active on …

JuJu Watkins sets record as USC routs Cal Poly
1 year ago

JuJu Watkins sets record as USC routs Cal Poly

LA Times  

JuJu Watkins shoots between Cal Poly forwards Amanda Olinger, left, and Sierra Lichtie during the second half. It took a collision under the basket with Cal Poly’s Natalia Ackerman to get Watkins out of the game in the third quarter with the Trojans leading by 26 points. “Just a little collision.” The Mustangs scored nine points in a row while …

Iriafen has career highs of 23 points, 13 rebounds, No. 15 Stanford women roll past Hawaii 87-40
1 year, 1 month ago

Iriafen has career highs of 23 points, 13 rebounds, No. 15 Stanford women roll past Hawaii 87-40

Associated Press  

STANFORD, Calif. — Kiki Iriafen had career highs of 23 points and 13 rebounds to lead No. Freshman Nunu Agara added 18 points in her debut while Brooke Demetre had 12 and Elena Bosgana 10 as the Cardinal won their 25th-straight home opener. Iriafen had 17 points, one point more than her previous career high, on 7-of-10 shooting and nine …

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 basketball team is edged by Wisconsin in third-place game in Bahamas
2 years, 1 month ago

USC basketball team is edged by Wisconsin in third-place game in Bahamas

LA Times  

USC’s Drew Peterson, pictured last season, had 17 points and 10 rebounds Friday, but the Trojans lost 64-59 to Wisconsin in the Battle for Atlantis third-place game in the Bahamas. Chucky Hepburn capped a 17-point game with a steal and layup with 10.5 seconds to play to secure Wisconsin’s 64-59 win over USC in the Battle for Atlantis third-place game …

Kiki Rice shines in her collegiate debut as UCLA defeats Cal Poly
2 years, 1 month ago

Kiki Rice shines in her collegiate debut as UCLA defeats Cal Poly

LA Times  

UCLA’s Kiki Rice, right, drives to the basket in front of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Taylor Wu during the first half of the Bruins’ 84-48 season-opening win Monday. Kiki Rice starred in her college debut with 12 points and seven assists as UCLA defeated Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 84-48 on Monday at Pauley Pavilion. The top-ranked recruiting class …

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