In an impressive NCAA tournament debut, USC's JuJu Watkins not only led her team to an opening-round victory but also broke the single-season scoring record previously held by Cheryl Miller since 1986. Watkins tallied 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 blocks in the game, contributing significantly to the team's success. Her performance included back-to-back assists to Kaitlyn Davis, sparking a 14-0 run for USC, which was up 14-2 at one point. Watkins's achievement surpasses Cheryl Miller's record, setting a new benchmark at 815 points and counting for the most points in a season in USC women's basketball history.
JuJu Watkins scored 23 points to help USC to an opening-round win at the NCAA tournament. The superstar freshman also passed the legendary Cheryl Miller for points in a single season by a Trojan, a mark that had held up since 1986. https://t.co/deqgyiUAIg
JuJu Watkins balled out in her NCAA Tournament debut while passing Cheryl Miller for the most points in a season in USC history. đĽ https://t.co/SpZgYMkFRg
JuJu Watkins breaks another record, powering USC to victory in NCAA tournament opener https://t.co/2XENXylUDy
JUJU WATKINS IN HER NCAA TOURNAMENT DEBUT đĽ âď¸ 23 PTS | 5 REB | 4 BLK âď¸ Passed Cheryl Miller for most points in a season in @USCWBB history âď¸ W to advance https://t.co/2GnxLTHJYm
Back-to-back assists from JuJu Watkins to Kaitlyn Davis as the Trojans on a 14-0 run. Watkins already has the single-season scoring record at USC with 815 (and counting) to pass Cheryl Miller's record set in 1986. Watkins also has two assists and a rebound as USC up 14-2.
JuJu Watkins has lived up to the hype during her freshman year at USC. Now she will command a national stage during the NCAA tournament. https://t.co/7doxYWtPBz