JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC can’t hold back No. 6 Notre Dame in first loss
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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 Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey worked together to make the matchup. “Just seeing how many mistakes we made in areas we can improve on.” USC guard JuJu Watkins shoots over Notre Dame guards Cassandre Prosper and Sonia Citron during the first half Saturday. Watkins’ third-quarter surge brought the Trojans within three points, but Notre Dame capitalized on offensive rebounds from Cassandre Prosper and two three-pointers from Olivia Miles to stretch the Irish’s lead to 21 as many of the 7,894 fans in attendance trickled toward the exits.

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JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70
1 day, 14 hours ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 USC recovered from blowing a 18-point lead in the second half to beat Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70 on Saturday night. The game was a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight contest that the Huskies won and featured two of the best players …

JuJu Watkins, USC prevail in nail-biter vs. UConn after Paige Bueckers’ second-half surge
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2 days, 17 hours 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 …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller
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2 days, 17 hours ago

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 …

USC vs. Connecticut an Elite rematch between stars JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers
3 days, 17 hours ago

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

LA Times  

USC star JuJu Watkins walks in front of Trojans coach Lindsay Gottlieb during a win over Elon on Sunday. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, left, greets Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma before the Trojans’ loss in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament in April. The matchup pins not only two of the best coaches in women’s college basketball against each other …

USC women hold Elon to 30 points for their 10th victory of the season
1 week, 1 day ago

USC women hold Elon to 30 points for their 10th victory of the season

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, right, and Elon guard Raven Preston, left, chase after a loose ball during their game Sunday at Galen Center. “There’s not anyone not trying to do what we want to do, so when I see it early — like, ‘Hey, right there, that’s not good enough’ — it’s my amount of respect for our starting group …

Hidalgo helps No. 8 Notre Dame hold off Bueckers, No. 2 UConn in matchup of All-America guards
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1 week, 3 days ago

Hidalgo helps No. 8 Notre Dame hold off Bueckers, No. 2 UConn in matchup of All-America guards

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 8 Notre Dame’s lead down to one point in the final seconds of the third quarter, Hidalgo made a 3-pointer at the buzzer. “Notre Dame has a lot of outstanding players, but Hannah is obviously the head of the snake,” Bueckers said. As a freshman, …

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

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 …

No. 5 USC unleashes press and rolls to a 49-point win over Fresno State
1 week, 6 days ago

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

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins drives and looks past Fresno State forwards Kylee Fox and Maria Konstantinidou Tuesday at the Galen Center. I think the press got us going.” USC guard JuJu Watkins points toward forward Kiki Iriafen during the Trojans’ win over Fresno State Tuesday at the Galen Center. After the Trojans deployed their press, they outscored Fresno State 40-12 …

JuJu Watkins breaks another USC record in blowout win over Cal Baptist
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins celebrates with teammates after making a three-pointer during a 94-52 victory over California Baptist at Galen Center on Tuesday. JuJu Watkins made a school-record nine three-pointers and scored 40 points as No. Takeaways Cal Baptist: The Lancers opened the season with a 30-point loss to Oregon and have dropped every game by double digits. Up next: …

JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen score 30-plus points and No. 6 USC routs Saint Louis 104-65
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PALM DESERT, Calif. — JuJu Watkins scored a season-best 34 points despite four fouls, Kiki Iriafen added a career-high 30 and No. 6 Southern California pulled away in the second half to beat Saint Louis 104-65 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Friday night. Saint …

JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen lead USC to win over Saint Louis in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
3 weeks, 3 days ago

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

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins scored a season-high 34 points during the Trojans’ 104-65 win over Saint Louis in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Friday night. 6 USC pulled away in the second half to beat Saint Louis 104-65 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Friday night. Saint Louis shot 48% in the second quarter while holding the Trojans to 40% …

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 …

JuJu Watkins scores 20 points as USC defeats Seton Hall in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

LA Times  

JuJu Watkins is defended by Seton Hall’s Savannah Catalon, left, and Yaya Lops in the second half. 6 USC defeated Seton Hall 84-51 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Wednesday night. Takeaways Seton Hall: The Pirates kept it close in the second and third quarters, being outscored by just a few points. USC stays in the desert to play Saint …

Hidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out West
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Hidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out West

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 6 Notre Dame defeated JuJu Watkins and third-ranked Southern California 74-61 on Saturday in a marquee matchup on the West Coast. Key moment The Trojans got within three points three times but the Irish remained poised and never gave up the lead. Key stats Notre …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

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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, 1 week ago

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

JuJu Watkins shines as USC advances to Sweet 16 for first time in 30 years

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins passes in front of Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry, left, and center Taiyanna Jackson during the Trojans’ victory in the second round of the NCAA tournament Monday at Galen Center. Watkins sent the Trojans to their first Sweet 16 since 1994 with 28 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in top-seeded USC’s 73-55 win over No. “When …

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

Joshua Morgan’s monster block secures morale-boosting win for USC over Utah
10 months, 1 week ago

Joshua Morgan’s monster block secures morale-boosting win for USC over Utah

LA Times  

USC forward Joshua Morgan, left, shoots in front of Utah center Lawson Lovering during the first half Thursday at Galen Center. When Boogie Ellis missed the front end of a one-and-one, leaving USC’s two-point lead vulnerable with 11.5 seconds remaining, a worst-case scenario started playing in coach Andy Enfield’s mind. Morgan, the Pac-12’s leading shot-blocker, swatted Deivon Smith’s layup with …

Watkins scores 32 and No. 10 USC pulls away in 3rd to beat Arizona 81-64 for its 4th straight win
10 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — With under a month left in the regular season, JuJu Watkins has about seen it all from opposing defenses. “JuJu is so spectacular, people are going to come with all different game plans,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “For him to know our names and how we’re doing is insane.” Watkins scored nine points in the third …

JuJu Watkins scores 29 points to lead USC to comeback win over California
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

LA Times  

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

JuJu Watkins thrills with USC-record 51 points in upset win over No. 4 Stanford
10 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins thrills with USC-record 51 points in upset win over No. 4 Stanford

LA Times  

JuJu Watkins pulled up from long range and hit contested three-pointers. I’m just soaking it all in.” Watkins hit six three-pointers and converted 17 of 19 free throws to help the Trojans send the Cardinal to their first home loss of the season. I was like, ‘All right.’ It was crazy.” USC guard JuJu Watkins celebrates after scoring during the …

Not even the return of Boogie Ellis in a rivalry game could fix USC’s scoring woes
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Not even the return of Boogie Ellis in a rivalry game could fix USC’s scoring woes

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis shoots over UCLA guard Dylan Andrews during the first half of the Trojans’ 65-50 loss at Galen Center on Saturday. We just gotta want it more.” Even with Ellis back from a nagging hamstring injury, USC’s offense is still stuck in neutral without freshman point guard Isaiah Collier. “I feel like we gotta continue to move …

No. 6 USC struggles to rally after JuJu Watkins fouls out in loss to No. 3 Colorado
11 months ago

No. 6 USC struggles to rally after JuJu Watkins fouls out in loss to No. 3 Colorado

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, right, chases after a loose ball during a 63-59 loss to Colorado on Sunday. “I’m really proud of our team because we haven’t played a ton of really close games this year, where every single possession was crucial,” Colorado coach JR Payne said. Miller scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for Colorado, while Sherrod finished …

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

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

LA Times  

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

No. 9 USC rallies late behind JuJu Watkins to beat Oregon
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 9 USC rallies late behind JuJu Watkins to beat Oregon

LA Times  

USC showed it has multiple options to deliver when it counts, using a complete-team effort for a victory that helped the Trojans regain some momentum. “You know, we talked about it after the UCLA game that the next 17 are the most important and the only ones we can attack right now are the two in front of us,” USC …

JuJu Watkins scores 28 as No. 9 USC rallies to send Oregon State to its first loss
11 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 28 as No. 9 USC rallies to send Oregon State to its first loss

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, shown here controlling the ball against UCLA on Dec. 30, finished with 28 points in the Trojans’ 56-54 win over Oregon State at Galen Center on Friday night. JuJu Watkins was able to rally USC into the lead early in the fourth quarter Friday night against Oregon State. Kayla Padilla connected for two crucial three-pointers in …

Why USC’s JuJu Watkins is ‘your favorite basketball player’s favorite basketball player’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why USC’s JuJu Watkins is ‘your favorite basketball player’s favorite basketball player’

LA Times  

He’s her favorite player. “She’s the next greatest thing in women’s basketball,” James said two days after he watched USC dismantle UC Riverside with Watkins scoring 27 points in 29 minutes. She has pro stars checking on her progress with USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, who points out the prodigious 18-year-old is “like your favorite basketball player’s favorite basketball player.” “She …

JuJu Watkins scores 23 points and No. 6 USC routs Cal State-Fullerton 93-44
1 year ago

JuJu Watkins scores 23 points and No. 6 USC routs Cal State-Fullerton 93-44

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins was slowed but not stopped by illness or Cal State-Fullerton. She twice left the court in the first half as a result of having “a little bit of a bug,” coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “We know she’s going to play regardless of how she’s feeling.” Watkins made all six of her free throws while falling …

JuJu Watkins has 5th game of 30 points and No. 6 Southern California routs San Diego 89-58
1 year ago

JuJu Watkins has 5th game of 30 points and No. 6 Southern California routs San Diego 89-58

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — For the fifth time in seven games, JuJu Watkins scored 30 points and the season isn’t quite a month old. “I was in the right spots and I’m encouraged to take those shots when I’m open.” Kayla Williams and Taylor Bigby followed with back-to-back 3-pointers, and the Trojans led 48-28 at the break. Watkins had eight points …

JuJu Watkins scores 30 points and USC routs San Diego to stay undefeated
1 year ago

JuJu Watkins scores 30 points and USC routs San Diego to stay undefeated

LA Times  

JuJu Watkins, shown here earlier this season, is off to a remarkable start to her college career. For the fifth time in seven games, JuJu Watkins scored 30 points and the season isn’t quite a month old. I thought that was important we asserted our will a little bit in that space.” McKenzie Forbes had 12 points, including seven in …

JuJu Watkins scores 30 points for record 4th 30-point game as No. 6 USC routs Cal Poly 85-44
1 year ago

JuJu Watkins scores 30 points for record 4th 30-point game as No. 6 USC routs Cal Poly 85-44

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — It’s going to take more than a bloody nose to stop JuJu Watkins. It took a collision under the basket with Cal Poly’s Natalia Ackerman to get Watkins out of the game in the third quarter with the Trojans leading by 26 points. “Just a little collision.” The Mustangs scored nine points in a row while Watkins …

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