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

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

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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 when the Trojans outscored the Wildcats 23-11 to take a 60-44 lead after leading by two early in the period. “We got more to ourselves in the second half and were tougher in the second half.” The Wildcats led by five in the second quarter before USC hit four consecutive 3-pointers, including two by Padilla, to go into the break leading 37-33. We knew they were eventually going to go in.” BIG PICTURE Arizona: The Wildcats kept it close over the first two quarters and led by five in the second, but their shooting fell off in the second half.

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

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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 …

USC men fade in second half of loss to Indiana
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USC men fade in second half of loss to Indiana

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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 …

No. 4 USC women rally to defeat No. 8 Maryland
3 days, 11 hours ago

No. 4 USC women rally to defeat No. 8 Maryland

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USC center Rayah Marshall blocks a shot by Maryland guard Shyanne Sellers during the second half. Watkins fouled out on an offensive foul with 31 seconds left, but Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger missed from three-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 …

JuJu Watkins had 23 points to help No. 4 USC hand Rutgers its worst home loss in school history
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JuJu Watkins had 23 points to help No. 4 USC hand Rutgers its worst home loss in school history

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 USC rout Rutgers 92-42 on Sunday night, handing the Scarlet Knights their worst home loss in school history. The only drama left in the final period was whether the margin of victory would surpass the overall record 54-point loss to Iowa in 2023 that …

JuJu Watkins scores 23 points as USC hands Rutgers worst loss in school history
6 days, 11 hours ago

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

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

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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
1 week, 3 days ago

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

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

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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 …

JuJu Watkins scores 31 points to propel No. 4 Southern California past No. 23 Michigan 78-58
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JuJu Watkins scores 31 points to propel No. 4 Southern California past No. 23 Michigan 78-58

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The duo combined to score USC’s first 16 points in the fourth when the Trojans outscored Michigan 21-9. She scored the Trojans’ first eight points to stretch their lead to 18 points and provided solid defense in the low post. Key moment With Michigan trailing …

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

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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 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

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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 …

USC men rout Southern for fourth consecutive victory
2 weeks, 6 days ago

USC men rout Southern for fourth consecutive victory

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USC forward Josh Cohen, preparing to shoot a free throw during a game earlier this season, helped the Trojans rout Southern with 17 points on Sunday. Chibuzo Agbo made four three-pointers and scored 18 points to lead USC to an 82-51 win over Southern on Sunday to close out its nonconference schedule by winning its fourth game in a row. …

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

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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 …

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

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

Fresno State visits No. 5 USC after Watkins’ 21-point showing
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Fresno State visits No. 5 USC after Watkins’ 21-point showing

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Fresno State Bulldogs at USC Trojans Los Angeles; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 USC takes on Fresno State after JuJu Watkins scored 21 points in USC’s 66-53 victory over the Oregon Ducks. USC makes 46.9% of its shots from the field this …

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

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

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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 …

Stanford tops California 89-81 in first ACC opener for former Pac-12 rivals
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Stanford tops California 89-81 in first ACC opener for former Pac-12 rivals

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BERKELEY, Calif. — Jaylen Blakes and Maxime Raynaud scored 20 points apiece and Stanford beat California 89-81 on Saturday in the first Atlantic Coast Conference opener for the former Pac-12 rivals. Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 14 and Mady Sissoko added 11 points and eight rebounds. …

JuJu Watkins scores 21, No. 6 USC downs Oregon 66-53 in Big Ten opener
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JuJu Watkins scores 21, No. 6 USC downs Oregon 66-53 in Big Ten opener

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 6 Southern California to a 66-53 win over Oregon in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday. Oregon led 13-12 after the first quarter, but USC scored the first 18 points of the second quarter and never trailed again. Scott opened the third …

USC ends three-game losing streak with win at Washington
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USC ends three-game losing streak with win at Washington

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USC guard Desmond Claude, reacting to a play during a recent game, had 20 points in a win at Washington on Saturday. Desmond Claude scored 20 points to lead four players in double figures and USC rolled to an 85-61 victory over Washington on Saturday night to end a three-game skid. Claude and Wesley Yates III each scored 12 points …

No. 6 USC visits Oregon following Watkins’ 40-point game
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No. 6 USC visits Oregon following Watkins’ 40-point game

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Oregon scores 73.8 points and has outscored opponents by 10.4 points per game. Oregon’s average of 5.7 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.4 more made shots on average than the 5.3 per game USC gives up. USC averages 7.3 made 3-pointers per …

USC gives No. 12 Oregon a scare before collapsing late in Big Ten debut
1 month, 1 week ago

USC gives No. 12 Oregon a scare before collapsing late in Big Ten debut

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USC guard Chibuzo Agbo, center, steals the ball from Oregon guard TJ Bamba during the first half of the Trojans’ 68-60 loss Wednesday at Galen Center. “We can lead for 30 minutes,” Musselman said, “but it’s the last 10 minutes of play where we’re not used to winning as a unit.” USC still was clinging to a three-point lead with …

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

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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
1 month, 1 week ago

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

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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
1 month, 1 week ago

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

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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% …

USC basketball falls to New Mexico in Acrisure Classic third-place game
1 month, 1 week ago

USC basketball falls to New Mexico in Acrisure Classic third-place game

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USC forward Josh Cohen, shown preparing to shoot a free throw earlier this season, led the Trojans in scoring in a loss to New Mexico on Friday. Tru Washington scored 20 points, Donovan Dent added 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds and New Mexico beat USC 83-73 on Friday night in the third-place game at the Acrisure Classic. Nelly …

No. 6 USC Trojans square off against the Saint Louis Billikens
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No. 6 USC Trojans square off against the Saint Louis Billikens

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Saint Louis Billikens vs. USC Trojans Palm Desert, California; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. USC’s average of 6.2 made 3-pointers per game is 3.8 fewer made shots on average than the 10.0 per game Saint Louis allows. Saint Louis has shot at a …

Watkins scores 20 points to lead No. 6 USC over Seton Hall 84-51 in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
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Watkins scores 20 points to lead No. 6 USC over Seton Hall 84-51 in Acrisure Holiday Invitational

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 6 Southern California 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, getting outscored by just a few points. USC stays in the desert to play Saint Louis …

USC men’s basketball can’t keep pace with red-hot Saint Mary’s in Palm Desert
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USC men’s basketball can’t keep pace with red-hot Saint Mary’s in Palm Desert

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Jordan Ross scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting Thursday night to help Saint Mary’s beat USC 71-36 at the Acrisure Classic. Cohen scored inside to cut the deficit to single digits about a minute into the second half but Ross scored eight consecutive points for Saint Mary’s before Barrett made back-to-back baskets to cap a 12-2 run that made it …

JuJu Watkins scores 20 points as USC defeats Seton Hall in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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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, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

USC bench helps power Trojans to win over San José State at Galen Center
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USC bench helps power Trojans to win over San José State at Galen Center

LA Times  

USC coach Eric Musselman, shown on the sideline earlier this season, got a boost from his bench during a win over San José State on Wednesday. Knowling slammed home the exclamation-point basket during the Trojans’ 82-68 victory over the San José State Spartans at the Galen Center on Wednesday night. “It’s our job to try to win every possession,” USC …

Andrej Stojakovic and Cal hand USC its first loss of season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Andrej Stojakovic and Cal hand USC its first loss of season

LA Times  

USC forward Saint Thomas, shown here in an earlier game, kept the Trojans close Sunday. Andrej Stojakovic scored 20 points and Jovan Blacksher Jr. 19 and Joshua Ola-Joseph made several plays down the stretch Sunday night to help California beat USC 71-66 in a matchup between former conference rivals in the now-defunct Pac-12. Desmond Claude hit a jumper before Saint …

JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 career points as No. 3 USC beats Santa Clara 81-50
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 career points as No. 3 USC beats Santa Clara 81-50

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins reached 1,000 career points in the second-fewest games in NCAA Division I history, scoring 20 points on Friday as No. Kaya Ingram led Santa Clara with 13 points and Olivia Pollerd added 12. Key stat The Torjans scored 31 points …

USC’s JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin Clark
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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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, 3 weeks 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 …

The Sports Report: Another game, another triple-double for LeBron James
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Another game, another triple-double for LeBron James

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LeBron James blocks the shot of Scotty Pippen Jr. in the first quarter. Continue reading here USC box score KINGS Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Kings 4-2 on Wednesday night. Continue reading here Kings summary NHL scores NHL standings DUCKS Nicolas Roy, Tomas Hertl …

JuJu Watkins leads No. 3 USC women to 124-39 rout of Cal State Northridge
1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

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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 leads all scorers as USC sets school record for most points in victory
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

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

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

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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 …

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

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

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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 …

Kiki Iriafen lifts USC women to season-opening win over Mississippi in Paris
2 months, 1 week 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 …

USC has quickly become a Big Ten power and should reach the CFP
4 months ago

USC has quickly become a Big Ten power and should reach the CFP

LA Times  

Suddenly, the fantasy feels grounded in reality. USC coach Lincoln Riley talks to staff via his headset during the team’s win over Utah State on Saturday at the Coliseum. “There’s just a long ways to go, man, but, shoot, we couldn’t be more excited about what they’re doing, they way we’re playing defensively right now.” If their victory last week …

USC takeaways: Defense, running game carry Trojans to first shutout since 2011
4 months ago

USC takeaways: Defense, running game carry Trojans to first shutout since 2011

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Letdown or lookahead performances were a constant theme across college football on Saturday. It would’ve been easy for 13th-ranked USC to fall into that trap against Utah State while on short rest after an emotional victory over LSU last Sunday. Safety Kamari Ramsey smothered Utah State’s tight end and broke up a pass on a third-and-3 to …

USC dominates Utah State, stokes playoff talk and believes it can still get better
4 months ago

USC dominates Utah State, stokes playoff talk and believes it can still get better

LA Times  

It seemed, at first, like a strange fit. In its final dress rehearsal before its Big Ten slate begins, USC managed to bully its way to the forefront of the College Football Playoff conversation with a 48-0 beatdown of Utah State, its first shutout since November 2011. USC wide receiver Kyron Hudson, right, pushes past Utah State cornerback Jaiden Francois …

USC defeats California to advance to Pac-12 baseball tournament final
7 months, 2 weeks ago

USC defeats California to advance to Pac-12 baseball tournament final

LA Times  

USC pitcher Josh Blum, shown here pitching against Stanford in March 2023, earned his 10th save of the season Friday in USC’s win over California in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals on Friday. Freshman Brayden Dowd hit his first career home run and finished with four RBIs, Josh Blum threw two innings of scoreless relief for his 10th save and USC …

‘Hungry for more’: Takeaways from USC football’s spring camp
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Hungry for more’: Takeaways from USC football’s spring camp

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USC’s new-look defense aced its first test, but even a five-takeaway spring game victory isn’t enough to satisfy defensive end Jamil Muhammad. “It’s almost like today wasn’t good enough,” the redshirt senior said Saturday as the Trojans wrapped up their 15-practice spring season, “because we’re hungry. Coach Lincoln Riley emphasized his excitement over “the vibe of this team” on Saturday, …

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