In a contest described as the 'game of the year' at a packed Galen Center, No. 9 USC upset No. 2 UCLA 73-65, handing the Bruins their first loss of the season and breaking their nine-game winning streak in the rivalry. Freshman sensation JuJu Watkins delivered a standout performance for USC with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks, while going 16-of-16 on free throws. McKenzie Forbes contributed significantly to the Trojans' victory with 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. USC led 34-19 at halftime after a dominant defensive display, even without the presence of Rayah Marshall, and managed to maintain their lead for a win that avenged their previous loss to UCLA earlier in the season.
No. 9 USC hands second-ranked UCLA its first loss of the season 73-65 and Watkins scores 32 points. https://t.co/LaWWjM6rUW
Juju Watkins balled out in @USCWBB's huge win vs. No. 2 UCLA 👏 https://t.co/XKollyzECG
Buzzer goes off as USC beats UCLA and JuJu Watkins literally collapses with cramps. Teammates crowd around her. Watkins: 32 points tonight, 16-of-16 on FTs, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 steals. https://t.co/jdYSvwCsLg
FINAL: @USCWBB 73, @UCLAWBB 65. - No. 9 Women of Troy with huge win despite playing without Rayah Marshall, handing No. 2 Bruins first loss. - JuJu Watkins: game-high 32 pts (8-22 FG, 16-16 FT), 10 rebs, 3 asts, 3 blks, 3 stls. - McKenzie Forbes: 18 pts (6-16 FG), 4 rebs, 4 asts https://t.co/S0ascqIl2i
UNDEFEATED NO MORE. No. 9 @USCWBB upsets No. 2 UCLA handing the Bruins their first loss of the season. Freshman JuJu Watkins in the win: ✌️ 32 PTS ✌️ 10 REB ✌️ 3 AST ✌️ 3 STL https://t.co/duC3o2F3Kr
Down goes No. 2 UCLA! @USCWBB avenges its only loss of the season: https://t.co/YHpfoijBts
Final: @USCWBB 73, @UCLAWBB 65 The Women of Troy pulled off the upset over the No. 2 Bruins and avenge their loss from two weeks ago. JuJu Watkins finished the game with 32 points. She was 8 for 22 from the field and 0 for 6 from three, but she hits all 16 of her free throws.
FINAL: USC ends UCLA's rivalry winning streak at nine with a 73-65 victory. JuJu Watkins 32 points. She got stuck at the bottom of the post-game dog pile with what looked like a cramp.
USC defeats UCLA, 73-65, in women's basketball
USC hands UCLA its first loss in women's basketball. 73-65. Juju Watkins 32 points.
RECESS: USC leading 34-19. Trojans suffocating on defense, forcing 15 turnovers and finishing the half on a 17-3 run. JuJu Watkins 16 points on five-of-15 shooting. McKenzie Forbes 11. Gabriela Jaquez 9 points, Lauren Betts 6.
Galen Center is JUMPING as USC goes on a 9-0 run to take a 10-point lead over UCLA with 3:02 left in the game. After a steal by Kayla Padilla, JuJu Watkins drives it in for a foul and makes both free throws to make it 28-16.
Gabriela Jaquez knocks down back-to-back threes and USC forced to call a timeout. Trojans' lead down to one: 17-16, 7:21 2Q. UCLA now has as many made field goals (6) as turnovers.
Absolutely packed house for UCLA-USC WBB here at USC a few minutes before tip. Game of the year at Galen thus far. https://t.co/N47uZ0htwx
a packed Galen center to watch JuJu Watkins and USC take on UCLA https://t.co/5qUFlvEusf
UCLA took round one this year. Can USC answer back to end UCLA's rivalry winning streak at nine? 2 p.m. today at a sold-out Galen Center https://t.co/fg9lqwiWjg
Round 2 for No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 9 USC women’s basketball https://t.co/EVi5JGOjTn