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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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Safety Kamari Ramsey elects to stay at USC for another season, passes on NFL draft

LA Times

Safety Kamari Ramsey, one of the leaders of USC’s improved defense, will return to anchor a rebuilt Trojans secondary in 2025, handing USC a significant victory after a week of disconcerting developments in the transfer portal. But in a post on social media, the redshirt sophomore announced Wednesday that he would run it back for another season at USC, explaining …

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Lincoln Riley attributes departures to USC’s pro-style formula dictating NIL offers

LA Times

After nine days of chaos and uncertainty, during which 19 of his players left USC for the transfer portal, Lincoln Riley found himself longing Wednesday for a time, not so long ago, when the process of building a college football team was less opaque, teams were equally allotted 85 scholarships, relationships were forged in living rooms and decisions were made …

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The Sports Report: USC men have found their groove and get another win

LA Times

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. “We’re starting to click.” After the Trojans shot a stellar 57% from the field in wins over Washington and Montana State, USC’s newfound firepower manifested primarily beyond the three-point line Wednesday. They got rid of the suspension and they got to lower down the fine a little bit, which was good.” Continue reading here …

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The Sports Report: Lakers get a key win despite an injury scare

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Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Here are five takeaways from the Bruins’ eighth consecutive victory: Continue reading here USC BASKETBALL Desmond Claude scored 19 points, Saint Thomas scored 13 of his season-high 17 points in the the first half and USC never trailed Sunday night as the Trojans beat Montana State 89-63. “There’s not anyone not trying to do …

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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 …

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Lincoln Riley shrugs off USC receiver defections to portal, still expects to improve

LA Times

USC wide receiver Duce Robinson is among the Trojans who have entered the transfer portal. But as USC’s young wideouts considered last week whether to stay or enter the transfer portal, Riley insisted Thursday that he didn’t set out to convince any receiver to stay. “The reality is there’s just some guys that you just can’t or are not going …

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

Associated Press

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 …

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

Associated Press

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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Cryer and No. 15 Houston host Troy

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Troy Trojans at Houston Cougars Houston; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -26.5; over/under is 133.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Houston averages 8.9 made 3-pointers per game, 1.5 more made shots than the 7.4 per game Troy allows. Troy has shot at a 47.1% …

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USC coach Lincoln Riley suggests there is no reason to panic as Trojans shop in portal

LA Times

USC coach Lincoln Riley congratulates running back Quinten Joyner after his touchdown against Notre Dame on Nov. 30. The transfer portal was open less than 24 hours when Lincoln Riley appeared on USC’s “Trojans Live” radio show Monday night. This just is what it is right now.’” As its roster stands, USC probably could have used a potential star running …

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

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

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Troy visits Cryer and No. 17 Houston

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 17 Houston hosts Troy after LJ Cryer scored 20 points in Houston’s 79-51 victory over the Butler Bulldogs. Houston is shooting 45.6% from the field this season, 0.6 percentage points higher than the 45.0% Troy allows to opponents. Troy has shot at a 47.1% clip …

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USC to close its first Big Ten season by playing Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl

LA Times

After a frustrating season of setbacks and wrong turns, USC will finish right back where it started: In Las Vegas, up against a team from the Southeastern Conference. USC will close its season against Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 27, four months after it opened the season with a statement victory over Louisiana …

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

Associated Press

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 …

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USC ends three-game losing streak with win at Washington

LA Times

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 …

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

Associated Press

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 …

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USC and Lincoln Riley salvage challenging signing day by landing Jahkeem Stewart

LA Times

USC coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during a loss to Notre Dame on Nov. 30. We’re really glad he’s a Trojan.” That was obvious as his signing became official, with a bevy of USC staffers, including defensive line coach Eric Henderson, posting photos on social media wearing Thanos’ famous gauntlet with two of its golden fingers shaped in …

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

LA Times

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 …

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USC linebackers coach Matt Entz takes Fresno State head coaching job

LA Times

When Matt Entz took the job as USC’s linebackers coach last January, leaving behind a head coaching job at North Dakota State, he was transparent about his intentions. USC defensive line coach Shaun Nua, defensive line coach Eric Henderson, linebackers coach Matt Entz, secondary coach Doug Belk and defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn look on from the sideline during the spring …

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UCF inquires about USC coach Lincoln Riley: Sources

New York Times

By Bruce Feldman, Antonio Morales and Ralph Russo UCF has inquired about the availability of USC coach Lincoln Riley as it searches for a replacement for Gus Malzahn, three people who have been privy to those conversations told The Athletic on Wednesday. Firing Riley, whose win total with the Trojans has decreased in each of his three seasons, would cost …

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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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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

Safety Kamari Ramsey elects to stay at USC for another season, passes on NFL draft

Lincoln Riley attributes departures to USC’s pro-style formula dictating NIL offers

The Sports Report: USC men have found their groove and get another win

The Sports Report: Lakers get a key win despite an injury scare

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

Lincoln Riley shrugs off USC receiver defections to portal, still expects to improve

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

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

Cryer and No. 15 Houston host Troy

USC coach Lincoln Riley suggests there is no reason to panic as Trojans shop in portal

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

Troy visits Cryer and No. 17 Houston

USC to close its first Big Ten season by playing Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl

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

USC ends three-game losing streak with win at Washington

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

USC and Lincoln Riley salvage challenging signing day by landing Jahkeem Stewart

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

USC linebackers coach Matt Entz takes Fresno State head coaching job

UCF inquires about USC coach Lincoln Riley: Sources

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