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

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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 a kid out there and just living out my dreams.” She was coming off a nightmarish stretch, having shot 12 of 45 from the floor in her last two home games. “There’s a lesson in everything and I think that is to always stay joyful on the court.” Watkins hit 6 of 9 3-pointers and 8 of 10 free throws to go with 11 rebounds, eight blocks and five assists. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb relished her superstar’s response to the recent tough times, saying, “JuJu’s just heroic shot-making and effort and intensity, especially coming with the million questions she gets when it’s not perfect out there.” Fans were on their feet in the closing minutes, creating the kind of raucous atmosphere that keeps growing in Watkins’ second year.

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UCLA and South Carolina are 1-2 in women’s AP Top 25; No. 6 TCU has highest ranking in its history
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UCLA and South Carolina are 1-2 in women’s AP Top 25; No. 6 TCU has highest ranking in its history

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 on Monday after beating USC for the Big Ten title over the weekend. TCU climbed up two spots to sixth for the highest ranking in school history after topping Baylor for the Big Ten championship Sunday. …

Lauren Betts, strong defense lead No. 4 UCLA past No. 2 USC 72-67 in Big Ten title game
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Lauren Betts, strong defense lead No. 4 UCLA past No. 2 USC 72-67 in Big Ten title game

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! USC won the previous meeting — and the outright regular-season title — nine days earlier at UCLA, and the Bruins made no secret they wanted a rematch. The Trojans missed 14 consecutive shots, starting late in the third quarter, and made only four baskets in …

No. 2 USC has best ranking in AP Top 25 in 39 years after beating UCLA; Texas still No. 1
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No. 2 USC has best ranking in AP Top 25 in 39 years after beating UCLA; Texas still No. 1

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll on Monday. The Wolfpack shared the ACC regular season crown with Notre Dame while the Horned Frogs won their first Big 12 title after beating Baylor on Sunday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on …

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

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

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

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

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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 …

No. 4 USC beats 25th-ranked Illinois 76-66 to retain sole possession of 1st in the Big Ten at 15-1
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No. 4 USC beats 25th-ranked Illinois 76-66 to retain sole possession of 1st in the Big Ten at 15-1

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Southern California defeated 25th-ranked Illinois 76-66 on Sunday to retain sole possession of first place in the Big Ten. USC got 12 points and 13 rebounds from Rayah Marshall as the Trojans finished 14-1 at Galen Center after their home finale. Bryant hit another …

UCLA’s Betts scores 22, sets school single-season blocks mark in 70-55 win over No. 25 Illinois
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UCLA’s Betts scores 22, sets school single-season blocks mark in 70-55 win over No. 25 Illinois

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Lauren Betts scored 22 points, Kiki Rice added 16 and third-ranked UCLA pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 70-55 victory over No. Takeaways Illinois: The Illini came into the game leading the Big Ten in free throw percentage, but were …

UCLA falls to No. 3, USC moves up to No. 4 in latest AP top 25 women’s basketball poll
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UCLA falls to No. 3, USC moves up to No. 4 in latest AP top 25 women’s basketball poll

LA Times  

USC’s Kiki Iriafen pulls a loose ball away from UCLA’s Gabriela Jaquez at the Galen Center on Thursday. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll, ascending to the top spot Monday for the first time since 2019. “It’s definitely an honor to be the nation’s top team, but we are just focused on getting better every day,“ …

No. 1 UCLA ends its run as nation’s lone unbeaten team with upset loss to crosstown rival USC
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No. 1 UCLA ends its run as nation’s lone unbeaten team with upset loss to crosstown rival USC

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! They’ll face Watkins and the Trojans again on March 1 — their only repeat opponent in league play — before the crosstown rivals compete for the first time in the Big Ten Tournament. “We didn’t do things together when it got really hard.” Watkins lived …

No. 1 UCLA’s 23-game winning streak ends in 71-60 loss to USC and Watkins
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No. 1 UCLA’s 23-game winning streak ends in 71-60 loss to USC and Watkins

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 UCLA 71-60 on Thursday night, handing the crosstown rival Bruins their first loss of the season. Takeaways UCLA: The Bruins opened the fourth by missing their first eight shots and finished 1 of 14 from the floor in the period. Key moment Watkins stole …

The Sports Report: JuJu Watkins leads USC to an upset win over UCLA
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The Sports Report: JuJu Watkins leads USC to an upset win over UCLA

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The fans go crazy after a block by USC’s JuJu Watkins against UCLA in the second half. Continue reading here Clippers box score NBA scores NBA standings DODGERS From Jack Harris: Last year, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s season debut was a cause for alarm. 1966 — Philadelphia’s Wilt Chamberlain scores 41 points in a 149-123 win over Detroit to become the NBA’s …

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

Iriafen scores 24 points and No. 7 USC beats No. 8 Ohio State 84-63 as Watkins struggles
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Iriafen scores 24 points and No. 7 USC beats No. 8 Ohio State 84-63 as Watkins struggles

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 Southern California defeated eighth-ranked Ohio State 84-63 on Saturday night when Trojans star JuJu Watkins struggled offensively. It was a cold shooting night for Watkins, the Big Ten’s leading scorer who averages 24.2 points. Takeaways Ohio State: The Buckeyes got swept in LA, losing …

USC women bounce back from loss with win over Wisconsin
1 month, 2 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 rallies after poor start before losing at Iowa
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No. 4 USC rallies after poor start before losing at Iowa

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins is fouled by Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach while driving to the basket during the first half Sunday. Lucy Olsen scored 28 points and Addison O’Grady had 13 as Iowa topped No. The Trojans’ biggest lead was 47-41 in the third quarter, and they were up 50-45 with 2:09 left in the period before the Hawkeyes scored …

No. 4 USC overcomes JuJu Watkins at her worst in win over Minnesota
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Lauren Betts lifts No. 1 UCLA to 72-57 win over No. 25 Baylor in Coretta Scott King Classic
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Lauren Betts lifts No. 1 UCLA to 72-57 win over No. 25 Baylor in Coretta Scott King Classic

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 UCLA beat 25th-ranked Baylor 72-57 on Monday in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic. Key moment UCLA scored 17 of the game’s first 19 points to build a double-digit cushion. Baylor: The Bears entered the Top 25 this week for the first time since …

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

Watkins and Iriafen lead No. 4 USC over Penn State 95-73, keeping Nittany Lions winless in Big Ten
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Watkins and Iriafen lead No. 4 USC over Penn State 95-73, keeping Nittany Lions winless in Big Ten

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Southern California defeated Penn State 95-73 on Sunday night in one of the first sporting events held in Los Angeles since the deadly wildfires began. Takeaways Penn State: The Lions outscored USC 21-20 in the third but still trailed by 24 points. Key moment …

Victory over Maryland caps a successful sweep on USC’s first big East Coast trip in the Big Ten
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Victory over Maryland caps a successful sweep on USC’s first big East Coast trip in the Big Ten

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — JuJu Watkins and Southern California figured to do a lot of traveling in the Trojans’ first season in the Big Ten. “We’ve been on the East Coast now for like four days,” Watkins said. “It’s really different for us, and so as coaches we’re …

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, 2 weeks ago

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 …

How to watch USC at Maryland: JuJu Watkins leads Trojans against undefeated Terrapins
2 months, 2 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 had 23 points to help No. 4 USC hand Rutgers its worst home loss in school history
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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
2 months, 2 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, 3 weeks ago

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
2 months, 3 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, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Betts returns for top-ranked UCLA as Bruins rout Nebraska 91-54 in Big Ten home opener
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Betts returns for top-ranked UCLA as Bruins rout Nebraska 91-54 in Big Ten home opener

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Lauren Betts scored 21 points in her return, Kiki Rice added 18 and top-ranked UCLA routed Nebraska 91-54 on Sunday in its Big Ten home opener. Betts, the Bruins’ leading scorer, was back after missing two games with a leg injury she …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
2 months, 3 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 7 of the season: JuJu Watkins, USC The sophomore guard shined in the Trojans’ 72-70 victory over UConn, scoring 25 points with six rebounds, five assists and three blocks. The senior forward …

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

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

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

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

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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 …

Kiki Rice scores 20 points as No. 1 UCLA beats Creighton 70-41 to stay unbeaten
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Kiki Rice scores 20 points as No. 1 UCLA beats Creighton 70-41 to stay unbeaten

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 UCLA raced out to a big lead on the way to a 70-41 win over Creighton on Friday night in the Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic, winning without best player Lauren Betts. Angela Dugalic added 13 points and 14 rebounds for her second double-double …

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

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

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 …

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

Fresno State visits No. 5 USC after Watkins’ 21-point showing
3 months, 1 week ago

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 …

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