Tre White scores 16, Kobe Johnson 14 as USC beats Cal State Fullerton
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Tre White scores 16, Kobe Johnson 14 as USC beats Cal State Fullerton

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Cal State Fullerton guard Daeshawn Eaton goes to the basket against USC guard Boogie Ellis in the second half at Galen Center on Wednesday. Tre White scored 16 points on six-for-nine shooting, Kobe Johnson had 14 points, five assists and three steals and USC beat Cal State Fullerton 64-50 Wednesday night at Galen Center. The Titans missed six consecutive shots and committed three turnovers over the first five minutes as USC scored the first 13 points and Reese Dixon-Waters made a driving layup that gave the Trojans a 22-5 lead midway through the first half. USC Sports Reese Dixon-Waters leads USC over California in Pac-12 opener Reese Dixon-Waters scored 10 of his career-high 17 points in a 20-0 run in the second half that lifted USC to a 66-51 win over California in the Pac-12 opener.

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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 …

Trevin Knell’s double-double leads outburst as BYU routs Fresno State 95-67
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Trevin Knell’s double-double leads outburst as BYU routs Fresno State 95-67

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PROVO, Utah — Trevin Knell had a season-high 22 points and a career-high 10 rebounds, five other teammates reached double figures in scoring, and BYU coasted past Fresno State 95-67 on Wednesday night. Jalen Weaver scored 15 points, Amar Augillard had 12 and Mykell Robinson …

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 …

Panganiban and San Diego State host CSU Fullerton
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Panganiban and San Diego State host CSU Fullerton

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! San Diego State Aztecs at CSU Fullerton Titans Fullerton, California; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Diego State visits CSU Fullerton after Naomi Panganiban scored 27 points in San Diego State’s 107-36 win against the Bethesda Flames. San Diego State is seventh in the …

Josh Uduje, Robert Vaihola lead San Jose State past Lincoln University (CA) 117-80
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Josh Uduje, Robert Vaihola lead San Jose State past Lincoln University (CA) 117-80

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN JOSE, Calif. — Josh Uduje scored 21 and Robert Vaihola posted a double-double to help San Jose State beat Lincoln University 117-80 on Monday night. Lincoln closed within six early in the second half before San Jose State used a 17-0 run to pull …

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 …

UC Riverside visits Adams and CSU Northridge
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UC Riverside visits Adams and CSU Northridge

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! UC Riverside Highlanders at CSU Northridge Matadors Northridge, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Matadors -5.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: CSU Northridge plays UC Riverside after Marcus Adams Jr. scored 21 points in CSU Northridge’s 72-69 overtime victory over the Montana State …

Long Beach State takes on CSU Fullerton, aims to halt 8-game slide
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Long Beach State takes on CSU Fullerton, aims to halt 8-game slide

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Long Beach State Beach at CSU Fullerton Titans Fullerton, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Titans -5.5; over/under is 127.5 BOTTOM LINE: Long Beach State heads into the matchup against CSU Fullerton as losers of eight straight games. Long Beach State averages 13.8 …

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

CSU Fullerton visits Fisher and Pacific
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CSU Fullerton visits Fisher and Pacific

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CSU Fullerton Titans at Pacific Tigers Stockton, California; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pacific plays CSU Fullerton after Elijah Fisher scored 28 points in Pacific’s 83-71 victory against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. Pacific ranks third in the WCC with 40.0 points per game …

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

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

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 …

Chibuzo Agbo and Josh Cohen lead USC to victory over Grambling
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Chibuzo Agbo and Josh Cohen lead USC to victory over Grambling

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Boise State transfer Chibuzo Agbo scored 16 of his season-high 21 points in the second half, Josh Cohen added 18 points on seven-of-eight shooting and USC beat Grambling 80-69 on Sunday. Desmond Claude scored all his 14 points in the second half for USC and finished with five rebounds and five assists. Reserves Wesley Yates III, Claude and Agbo started …

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

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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 …

Akins has 13 points, 12 rebounds 6 assists; Michigan St. uses 17-0 run to beat Bowling Green 86-72
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Akins has 13 points, 12 rebounds 6 assists; Michigan St. uses 17-0 run to beat Bowling Green 86-72

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LANSING, Mich. — Jaden Akins had 13 points, 12 rebounds and six assists to lead seven Michigan State players scoring in double figures Saturday night and the Spartans scored the final 17 points to beat Bowling Green 86-72. Frankie Fiddler, who went 1 of 6 …

Andrej Stojakovic and Cal hand USC its first loss of season
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Andrej Stojakovic and Cal hand USC its first loss of season

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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
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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 …

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

Desmond Claude scores 26 points in USC’s win over Texas Arlington
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Desmond Claude scores 26 points in USC’s win over Texas Arlington

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Terrance Williams II and Desmond Claude, shown in an earlier game, were key performers for USC on Wednesday. Desmond Claude scored 26 points and made consecutive shots down the stretch to help USC beat Texas Arlington 98-95 on Wednesday night. Jaxon Ellingsworth hit a three-pointer to pull UT Arlington to 94-93 with 12 seconds to go before Terrance Williams II …

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

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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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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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: …

Josh Cohen and Saint Thomas help lift USC to narrow win over Idaho State
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Josh Cohen and Saint Thomas help lift USC to narrow win over Idaho State

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USC forward Matt Knowling shoots in front of Idaho State forwards Jackson Greene and Blake Daberkow in the first half of the Trojans’ 75-69 win Thursday at Galen Center. Josh Cohen had 19 points and Saint Thomas hit a late three-pointer to help USC hold off Idaho State 75-69 on Thursday night at Galen Center. Dylan Darling made both ends …

Late Bloomer O'Connor Scores 60-Yard Pick-6 to Lift Washington State to Victory
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Late Bloomer O'Connor Scores 60-Yard Pick-6 to Lift Washington State to Victory

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Washington State staged a late comeback to defeat Fresno State 25-17 in a thrilling matchup. Redshirt freshman Ethan O'Connor returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown, securing the win for the Cougars. The game saw a back-and-forth battle, with Fresno State holding a narrow lead throughout the contest. O'Connor's interception proved to be the game-changing moment, propelling Washington State …

Josh Hoover leads TCU to a 34-27 victory over Stanford in season opener
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Josh Hoover leads TCU to a 34-27 victory over Stanford in season opener

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! STANFORD, Calif. — Josh Hoover threw for 353 yards and the go-ahead touchdown with 3:13 to play to lead TCU to a 34-27 victory over Stanford in the season opener for both teams on Friday night. When we had to score touchdowns at the end on …

USC defeats California to advance to Pac-12 baseball tournament final
6 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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

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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

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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 …

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

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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 …

USC holds off Washington to win wild Pac-12 tournament opener
9 months, 1 week ago

USC holds off Washington to win wild Pac-12 tournament opener

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The vibes resembled those of a team on the verge of doing something special, not playing out the final moments of a lost season. Ninth-seeded USC’s 80-74 victory over eighth-seeded Washington in a first-round game Wednesday afternoon represented the Trojans’ season-best fourth consecutive triumph as well as their fifth win in their last six games. USC has beaten Washington nine …

USC dismisses Arizona upset and instead focuses on sparking a Pac-12 tournament run
9 months, 1 week ago

USC dismisses Arizona upset and instead focuses on sparking a Pac-12 tournament run

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Andy Enfield wasn’t greatly moved by a great win. “I don’t think we can take our foot off the pedal,” junior guard Kobe Johnson told reporters Saturday, “because we still got four more games to win.” Here are three things to watch for USC in the tournament: Peaking at the right time USC guard Isaiah Collier celebrates after scoring on …

McKenzie Forbes scores 26, No. 5 USC beats No. 2 Stanford 74-61 to win Pac-12 Tournament title
9 months, 1 week ago

McKenzie Forbes scores 26, No. 5 USC beats No. 2 Stanford 74-61 to win Pac-12 Tournament title

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LAS VEGAS — JuJu Watkins was billed as Southern California’s headliner in Las Vegas, but McKenzie Forbes owned the spotlight in the Pac-12 Tournament championship. As Watkins struggled in the first half — getting her only two points on free throws, missing all five shot attempts and committing three turnovers — it was Forbes guiding the offense. On Sunday, the …

USC stuns top-seeded Stanford to win women’s Pac-12 tournament title
9 months, 1 week ago

USC stuns top-seeded Stanford to win women’s Pac-12 tournament title

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McKenzie Forbes threw the ball with two hands backward over her head. USC won its first Pac-12 championship since 2014, knocking off top-seeded Stanford 74-61 on Sunday at MGM Grand Garden Arena in the last conference tournament. Marshall and Kaitlyn Davis led USC’s tough effort on the boards, where the Trojans outrebounded Stanford, led by Pac-12 player of the year …

Kobe Johnson and DJ Rodman power USC to upset victory over No. 5 Arizona
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kobe Johnson and DJ Rodman power USC to upset victory over No. 5 Arizona

LA Times  

USC guard Kobe Johnson shoots over Arizona center Oumar Ballo during the first half of the Trojans’ 78-65 win Saturday at Galen Center. With leading scorer Boogie Ellis having an off night offensively, USC received big efforts from Johnson, Rodman and freshman Isaiah Collier, who finished with 16 points and five assists. “It feels good to be undefeated in March …

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 …

Boogie Ellis surges in the second half to power USC past Arizona State
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Boogie Ellis surges in the second half to power USC past Arizona State

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USC guard Boogie Ellis controls the ball in front of Arizona State guard Andrew Mayock during the first half of the Trojans’ 81-73 win Thursday at Galen Center. Boogie Ellis scored 20 of his 28 points in the second half and hit six of eight from three-point range Thursday night to help USC beat Arizona State 81-73. Jose Perez scored …

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 …

Isaiah Collier scores career-high 31 in USC’s victory over Washington
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Isaiah Collier scores career-high 31 in USC’s victory over Washington

LA Times  

USC guard Isaiah Collier, driivng against Washington guard Sahvir Wheeler, scored 31 points in the victory over the Huskies on Saturday. Freshman Isaiah Collier scored a career-high 31 points, including eight in the final 2½ minutes, and USC defeated Washington 82-75 on Saturday. A three-pointer by Koren Johnson got Washington within 72-68 with 3½ minutes left, just three minutes after …

Padilla hits big 3s, No. 7 USC outlasts Arizona 95-93 in double overtime
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Padilla hits big 3s, No. 7 USC outlasts Arizona 95-93 in double overtime

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TUCSON, Ariz. — Seventh-ranked Southern California lost its star player, but not its composure. “It’s a character win and it’s defining because we’re trying to become an elite team nationally, and we know that’s about more than one or two players,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “She plays her role, doesn’t hunt shots, but hits the big ones when we …

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