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

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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: …

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The Times of Troy: At the end of Year 3, USC has yet to find its identity under Lincoln Riley

LA Times

I’m Ryan Kartje, the USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, reporting to you from the final days of another frustrating USC football regular season. Since beating Notre Dame two years ago, in a game that appeared to announce the Trojans’ triumphant return as contenders, Lincoln Riley has barely managed to keep USC above.500. Riley is 14-11 through his last …

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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% …

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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 …

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1 month ago

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

LA Times

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 …

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USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb offers inside look at Trojans' growth

LA Times

When Lindsay Gottlieb thinks back to the start, her mind travels to a phone call 3½ years ago. I hope she doesn’t just go to Stanford.’” USC guard JuJu Watkins and her teammates celebrate during the Trojans’ 124-39 win over Cal State Northridge on Nov. 12 at the Galen Center. In the time it took Davidson to choose her college …

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Lindsay Gottlieb Q&A: USC head coach on JuJu Watkins and women’s basketball’s new era

New York Times

There are stars all across women’s college basketball this season, but only one coach can claim a lineup with two of the top five players in America, at least according to The Athletic. USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb heads one of the glamour teams in the sport, led by the otherworldly 6-2 sophomore wing JuJu Watkins and 6-3 graduate …

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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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 …

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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: …

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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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women’s basketball in spotlight

New York Times

USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb noticed a stranger approaching. Kevin Hart was in attendance to see JuJu Watkins and the USC Women’s Basketball team ✌️#ncaaw #fighton pic.twitter.com/31PLjQDknN — WNBA Got Game December 20, 2023 Bueckers, who won national Player of the Year as a freshman four years ago, is in her final season at UConn. Watkins’ and Bueckers’ play, storylines …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Why can’t JuJu Watkins enter the WNBA draft early? And even if she could, should she?

LA Times

USC guard JuJu Watkins poses for a photo with a fan after the Trojans’ Sweet 16 win over Baylor in Portland, Ore. As JuJu Watkins wiped tears from her eyes with the corner of her jersey after USC’s season-ending loss to Connecticut in the NCAA regional final, UConn coach Geno Auriemma gave Watkins two encouraging pats on the back. “If …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers and UConn end magical season for JuJu Watkins and USC

LA Times

Not so fast, freshman. UConn played in 14 consecutive Final Fours before last season’s disappointment while the Trojans were mired in anonymity before Watkins chose her hometown school over established powers. “For her to have the year she had as a freshman — fearless, confident, one of the best players in the country — she’s got a lot to build …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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9 months ago

JuJu Watkins breaks another record, powering USC to victory in NCAA tournament opener

LA Times

USC star JuJu Watkins celebrates in the final seconds of the Trojans’ 87-55 win over Texas A&M Corpus Christi in the first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament at Galen Center on Saturday. JuJu Watkins said she didn’t know what to expect during her first NCAA tournament game. Watkins finished with 23 points, five rebounds and four blocks in …

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9 months ago

Women’s March Madness bracket prep: Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more

New York Times

After five months of regular-season and conference tournament action, we have finally reached the best stretch of the year. Record: 28-5 Coach: Kim Mulkey, five Sweet 16s, six Elite Eights, one Final Four, four championships Player to watch: Angel Reese BetMGM odds Title odds +650 Albany 2 SEC 3 3 UConn Portland 3 29-5 Profile Strengths: When Paige Bueckers did …

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9 months, 1 week ago

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

LA Times

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 …

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

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

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

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

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

The Times of Troy: At the end of Year 3, USC has yet to find its identity under Lincoln Riley

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

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

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

USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb offers inside look at Trojans' growth

Lindsay Gottlieb Q&A: USC head coach on JuJu Watkins and women’s basketball’s new era

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

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

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

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

Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women’s basketball in spotlight

Why can’t JuJu Watkins enter the WNBA draft early? And even if she could, should she?

Paige Bueckers and UConn end magical season for JuJu Watkins and USC

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

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

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

JuJu Watkins breaks another record, powering USC to victory in NCAA tournament opener

Women’s March Madness bracket prep: Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more

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