UCLA shocks South Carolina to claim the top spot in the rankings

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Westwood, CA – The longest winning streak in college basketball history has been broken, as
No. 6 UCLA defeated defending champion No. 1 South Carolina 77-62 in dominant fashion.
For the past two seasons, Dawn Staley’s team had been unstoppable, setting a program record
with 43 consecutive wins, only four of which were decided by single digits. However, on Sunday
afternoon at Pauley Pavilion, the Gamecocks didn’t resemble the most dominant team in the
game.


“This game is about our program and where we’re going,” said UCLA head coach Cori Close
during the postgame interview. “This means a lot, because Dawn Staley has set the tone of
what women’s basketball excellence should be over the last several years. And I just have so
much respect for her, for her staff, for the way they have a global view of the game. So this
obviously means a lot because of the respect we have. That being said, we expected to win.”

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The Bruins’ victory marks their first-ever win against a No. 1-ranked team and is South
Carolina’s first November loss since 2019. The 15-point defeat is also the Gamecocks’ largest
margin of loss since the 2019 NCAA Tournament. The final score was only that close because
South Carolina made a late push in the final minutes, when the outcome had already been
decided.


Before Sunday’s game, Staley acknowledged that UCLA center Lauren Betts would be a major
challenge. A likely first-round pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Betts didn’t post huge scoring
numbers, finishing with just 11 points. However, she dominated the paint, grabbing a game-high
14 rebounds, blocking four shots, and making the Gamecocks work hard for every point they
scored near the basket.

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Tessa Johnson gave the Gamecocks a boost off the bench, scoring 10 of their first 12 points as
they tried to rally early in the game. Her early boost off the bench wasn’t enough to She finished
the afternoon with 14 points.


“We did a good job on Betts, but got killed by everyone else,” Staley said.
Five Bruins scored in double figures, led by Londynn Jones with 15. Despite shooting just 24%
from three to start the season, Jones went 5-for-5 on Sunday. Elina Aarnisalo added 13, and
Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez each chipped in 11.

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The Bruins are back in action on Friday, November 29th against UT Martin.

UCLA drops Crosstown Rivalry In heartbreaking fashion

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Pasadena, CA- The UCLA football team was on the verge of holding onto the Victory Bell for the second straight year, but collapsed late as the USC Trojans came back to win the Crosstown Rivalry on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl. 

UCLA led 13-9 late going into the fourth quarter after trailing 9-3 at the half. The Bruins ended up giving up a touchdown with 6:55 left in the game to give the Trojans the lead and eventually the win as USC escaped the Rose Bowl with a 16-13 win. 

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UCLA head coach Deshaun Foster said that he was proud of the defensive effort, holding the Trojans to just one touchdown, but noted it takes a team effort to knock off a team like USC. 

“Defensively, the defense came out and played a great game. We stopped them plenty of times. We held them to a lot of field goals.It’s a team sport,” Foster began with. “I just need our offense to be at their best when their best is needed. I like how hard my guys played. It just showed that they’re resilient. But we just didn’t do enough to win this game.”

Foster added the Bruins’ inability to manufacture points after holding USC to only field goals came back to haunt them as the Trojans scored their only touchdown late in the game. 

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“(USC) Just finally made a play. They are scholarship athletes on that side of the ball, too. So they were eventually going to make a play. It was unfortunate. It ended as a six-point game, a one-score game. If we could have just found a way to manufacture a drive and just keep a rhythm and keep going, but we weren’t able to do that,” he said. “Like I said before, we’ve got one more week to get out there, and we are going to try to fix this.”

Despite the lack of points, the UCLA offense had moments where they looked the best all season. 

Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers completed 20 of 29 passes for 265 yards and one touchdown. Foster was extremely complimentary of his quarterback after the game. 

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“Ethan’s a gamer. He is always going to be positive and continue to play hard. He doesn’t complain. He just comes back to the sideline. He always uplifts the players and keeps them going,” Foster added. 

UCLA wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant had his best game of the season in the loss. Sturdviant hauled in five receptions for 117 yards as he led all receivers in the game. 

The Bruins conclude their season next week as they host Fresno State at the Rose Bowl at 12:30 p.m. The game will be broadcasted on the Big Ten Network. 

No 3 USC undefeated run rerouted by No. 6 Notre Dame 

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Los Angeles, CA – With questions looming around how both USC and Notre Dame decreasing team roster would perform with early season injuries, there was no question that this weekend Los Angeles was the place to be for women’s college basketball. USC and Notre Dame started   it off with the Fighting Irish upsetting Trojans by a double digit margin, 74 to 61. Tomorrow No 4. UCLA and No. 1 South Carolina will finish the two day SoCal doubleheader, giving basketball fans a potential preview of women’s March Madness in November.  

Coach Gottleib gathered herself from her team’s first loss to give gratitude to Notre Dame, in particular Coach Niele Ivey,  for playing this game early in their season. “ This game was easy to schedule than you think because of our relationship and shared vision for what is good for basketball,” Coach Gottlieb announced along with plans of playing next year at Notre Dame. 

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USC had a harder task to fill shoes of whom Coach Gottlieb described as this team’s best perimeter defender and starting freshman, Kennedy Smith.  Notre Dame did not make it easy with their dynamic duo of guards, Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles ousting USC as the higher seeded team. Hidalgo led all scorers with 16 in the first half, opening the game with back to back buckets. 

“I don’t want to take the game for granted, Hidalgo said. “I give all glory to God because God allows me to play basketball.”

Coach Ivey not shocked by Hidalgo’s huge 24 -point performance commended her on-the -court leadership and for guarding every position.  “She just so feisty, so energetic, it’s just contagious for our team,” Coach Ivey added.

USC expected either to get a “signature win” or “exposed” as Coach Gottlieb grappled with a stunned upset after going undefeated in their first four competitions. Sophomore sensation JuJu Watkins on the rise to scoring double digits could not lead her team as previous games despite another struggle shooting game. “It wasn’t the prettiest for me,” Watkins said, “but I’ll continue to lock in.”

Highly regarded graduate transfer KiKi Iriafen continued her streak of double-digit scoring alongside JuJu but both were outmatched by Notre Dame’s small roster and smaller players.  

“This group is special,” Coach Ivey reflecting on her team’s “complete game” of both ends. 

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Known for her offense, Notre Dame’s Sonia Citron said, “this was just an early opportunity to show what we can do and I think we did that.” 

Holding JuJu in first half to 5 points on 2 from 9 shooting while silencing USC home crowd most of the game plus every attempt for USC to comeback in the game. 

Even while welcoming some of the biggest celebrities in the building that included regular supporters of JuJu—Michael B. Jordan and Snoop Dogg did not seem to phase or star struck Notre Dame from their first big matchup of the season. WNBA stars, former Women of Troy, and even talent scouts showed up to watch future WNBA prospects like JuJu and Hidalgo in an early head-to-head competition.  

With a new NBC docuseries and celebrity fans, JuJu  considered as the cooler head did not prevail with her team winning.  Nor did she have much to say about Citron or Notre Dame defense against her. 

 “Hidalgo did what was expected and roaming everywhere,” Coach Gottlieb said. “But you feel like you’re doing a decent job on Miles and she goes crazy in second half.” 

Miles and Hidalgo combined for 63 points outscoring USC’s  entire team.  

After rallying up 24 points to match top scorer Hidalgo in an already decided game, Watkins said, “I just think this is a learning experience for the whole team. So much to learn, as far as chemistry and everything,”

UCLA still figuring things out in win over Idaho State 

Westwood, CA- The UCLA men’s basketball team rolled on to a 4-1 record Wednesday night when they defeated Idaho State 84-70 at the Pauley Pavilion.

It was a big night for the Bruins’ offense as they had two players finish with 20 points or more. Despite coming off the bench it was guard Sebastian Mack paced UCLA with 21 points and forward Tyler Bilodeau wasn’t too far behind with 20 points on his own.

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said that Mack, a sophomore in his second year in the program, has been taking big steps in his development. That includes being more patient on the offensive end. 

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“He got 16 free throws. I think some of that was his teammates made some shots, which helped. He’s really improving in his pace and his decision-making. I told him at half-time ‘I think they’re really going to pack the paint on you in the second half’ and as soon as I go to say it to him, he says ‘I know what’s coming. He’s a sophomore, he’s getting better. He’s shooting at a high percent; I’ve always loved his toughness. He’s a bright spot for us. I coach Bas, we’re both from back in the Midwest. Where we come from, guys can fight and shake hands. I coach him hard, and he can take it,” Cronin said. 

The Bruins also had big contributions from forward Eric Dailey Jr., who had 16 points in the win as well. Cronin also added that he wants to see more time together on the court from his forwards in Dailey Jr., Bilodeau, and William Kyle III. 

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I’d like to get to the point where Eric, Tyler, and Will [Kyle III] play at the same time. With the way some guys played tonight, we might be heading that way,” Cronin noted. “The problem is that with Brandon (Williams) redshirting, one of them gets tired. I’d like to be able to play Eric, Tyler, and Will at the same time. 

UCLA led comfortably for nearly the entirety of the first half, but gave up 43 points in the second half. Mack said that the Bruins are close to putting together complete game performances. 

“I feel like we’re not that far. We’re going to come together. We’re a tough team, we have good depth, so we’re going to pack it in and work on it,” Mack said. “I’m pretty sure that coming up soon, we’re going to be able to consistently play 40-minute games.” 

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Interestingly enough, UCLA guard Dylan Andrews only recorded 12 minutes in his first game back since the loss to New Mexico on Nov. 8. 

Cronin offered up a simple explanation of why Andrews’ minutes were shortened in his return.

“I wasn’t pleased at all. He got scored on every time.”

UNLV run past the Aztecs

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LAS VEGAS, NV — Hajj-Malik Williams threw for 244 yards and one touchdown and ran for two more to lead UNLV (8-2, 4-1 Mountain West Conference) to a 41-20 Mountain West Conference win Saturday over San Diego State University (3-7, 2-3) before 30,386 at Allegiant Stadium.

The Rebels amassed 515 total yards against the Aztecs. UNLV’s defense was staunch on third down, limiting the Aztecs to 3-of-12 on their attempts. Fisher Camac and Cameron Oliver had sacks, and Jalen Catalon had an interception and a sack.

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UNLV took a 28-6 lead into the half. The game turned in the second quarter after Greg Burrell ended a nine-play, 70-yard drive with a 20-yard touchdown, and Jai’Den Thomas scored a 4-yard touchdown to give UNLV a 21-0 lead.

Aztec quarterback Danny O’Neil threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Louis Brown IV but failed to convert with Michael Harrison on the ensuing 2-point attempt.

Williams scrambled for a 12-yard touchdown after Jalen Catalon intercepted an O’Neil pass that set the Rebels up with a short field.

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UNLV opened the second half with an eight-play, 73-yard drive highlighted by a 7-yard Williams touchdown run.

SDSU responded with a touchdown, with O'Neil finding the West Virginia transfer, Ja'Shaun Poke, for his first touchdown on a 46-yard strike.

O'Neil scored a touchdown on a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-goal in early fourth to make the score 38-20.
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Williams was 20 of 29 for 244 yards for UNLV. Kaleo Ballungay caught three passes for 38 yards and one touchdown. Burrell carried 10 times for 58 yards and a touchdown.

O’Neil was 13 of 22 for 162 yards for the Aztecs. Poke caught three passes for 79 yards and one touchdown, Brown IV caught one pass for 29 yards and one touchdown.

The Aztecs have lost four consecutive games, ending their hopes of reaching the six wins required for bowl eligibility.

Next week, SDSU will travel to Logan, Utah, to face Utah State, and UNLV will travel to San Jose to face the Spartans.

Jaydon Maiava accounts for four scores in the win over Nebraska 

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Los Angeles, CA- USC quarterback Jayden Maiava made his first start of the season and threw 259 yards with three touchdowns while adding a rushing touchdown to lead the Trojans to a 28-20 win over Nebraska on Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. 

Maiava’s go-ahead 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter helped the Trojans improve to 5-5 and kept their bowl hopes alive.  Woody Marks rushed for 146 yards. 

“We made some mistakes where we had some opportunities to separate, but I was just super-proud right at the very end,” Riley said. “The last drive offensively, and then closing the door defensively there at the end was just tremendous.”

Nebraska marched down the field and was at the USC 15-yard line with five seconds left but Dylan Riola was intercepted in the end zone by Greedy Vance Jr. 

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Former USC cornerback Ceyair Wright put Nebraska on the board first with a 45-yard interception return for a touchdown. 

USC answered with a 6-yard touchdown pass from Maiava to Zachariah Branch in the first quarter. The Trojans took a 14-7 lead at the beginning of the second quarter when Maiava hit Kyron Hudson for a 12-yard touchdown. 

“It was a lot of fun, for sure,” said Maiava, who went 25 of 35. “It’s definitely a big difference from sitting on the sideline to playing between the white lines.”

Nebraska came right back to tie it with a 29-yard touchdown pass from Dylan Riola to Emmett Johnson with 9:21 left in the first half. 

The Cornhuskers added a field goal to begin the third quarter before Maiava connected with Duce Robinson for a 48-yard touchdown and a 21-17 lead.  

Nebraska caught a break when Maiva fumbled on a scramble and the Cornhuskers jumped in the ball. The Cornhusker could only muster a 30-yard field goal to cut the deficit, 21-20 at the end of the third quarter.  

Maiva capped a 13-play, 84 yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run to the Trojans a 28-20 lead with 2:45 left in the fourth quarter. 

Up next for USC is a showdown with crosstown rival UCLA on Saturday, Nov. 23. 

Colorado Strikes Heisman on Utah

Colorado Travis Hunter (12) dives for a fourth quarter touchdown against Utah at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Saturday November 16, 2024. Colorado won by a score of 49 to 24. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)

Boulder CU- The Colorado Buffaloes had just dismantled the Utah Utes 49-24, and there was a palpable sense of pride among the team, coaches, and fans alike. The game marked the Buffaloes’ first home morning game of the season, and they did everything in their power to stamp their ticket to the Big 12 Championship in Dallas, Texas. More importantly, they put themselves in the conversation for the College Football Playoff, making a statement that Coach Prime’s squad is here to stay.

Shedeur Sanders once again proved why he’s among the best quarterbacks in college football. Throwing for 340 yards and 3 touchdowns, Sanders had a somewhat rocky start, but he delivered when it mattered most. Despite a missed trick-play touchdown where he fell short on a potential receiving catch, Sanders didn’t let it phase him. His performance only solidified his place in the Heisman Trophy conversation, and he’s now firmly in the top 3.

Colorado Drelon Miller (6) makes a fourth quarter touchdown reception for 47 yards against Utah at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)

While Sanders’ performance was stellar, it was the Buffaloes’ defense that truly stole the show. Colorado’s defense suffocated Utah’s offense all game long, holding the Utes to just 31 rushing yards on 30 attempts — a staggering 1 yard per carry. This was a season-best performance for Colorado. The Buffaloes also forced four turnovers, including three interceptions, with the highlight being Travis Hunter’s elite play.

Hunter’s playmaking ability was on full display, but he wasn’t alone in the defensive effort. Nikhai Hill Green had a critical interception — his second in as many weeks — and DJ McKinney grabbed his first interception of the season. The Buffaloes’ defense made life miserable for Utah quarterback Isaac Wilson, sacking him four times and registering nine tackles for loss. Despite Wilson’s 230 passing yards, most came under heavy duress, as Colorado dominated the line of scrimmage.

Colorado Shedeur Sanders (2) narrowly avoids the sack by Utah Karene Reid (21) in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Saturday November 16, 2024.(Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)

Special teams played a pivotal role in the Buffaloes’ win, especially with the absence of superstar receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. Colton Hood and LaJohntay Webster stepped up, combining for 141 total return yards. Webster’s 76-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter was a game-changing moment, putting the Buffs up 14-3. Webster also added 77 receiving yards on 10 catches, contributing across the board.

When I asked Coach Prime about the possibility of Colorado becoming “Two-Way Player University,” he responded with optimism. “It’s doable,” he said, “but you have to dominate on one side of the ball first.” The idea of players contributing both offensively and defensively at a high level is something Coach Prime is willing to explore — but only for players who can truly excel in both roles.

Speaking of two-way players, Travis Hunter once again cemented his place as the best all-around player in college football. His performance against Utah was nothing short of spectacular. Hunter intercepted a tipped pass from Colton Hood in the first quarter, then followed it up with a highlight-reel catch over two defenders in the second quarter to set up a Will Shepherd touchdown. Hunter finished off the game with a 5-yard rushing touchdown to seal the victory for the Buffaloes. His stats for the day were impressive: 132 total snaps, 1 carry for 5 yards and a touchdown, 5 receptions for 55 yards, 3 tackles, 1 pass defended and an interception.

Hunter’s performance was a living example of what it takes to be a true two-way player, and it’s no surprise that he’s quickly becoming the face of college football.

Colorado Shilo Sanders (21) and Amari McNeil (88) tackle Utah Micah Bernard (2) in the first quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)

With this win over Utah, the Colorado Buffaloes have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with in the world of college football. With Shedeur Sanders leading the charge offensively, a defense that’s playing at an elite level, special teams making key plays, and young stars like Drelon Miller stepping up, Colorado has all the ingredients for a successful season. And, of course, with Travis Hunter leading the way, Coach Prime’s vision of “Two-Way Player University” might not be too far off. The Buffs are one step closer to securing their place in the College Football Playoff and proving that they are back among the elite.

Colorado Travis Hunter (12) celebrates his second quarter reception in double coverage against Utah at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)

Cal Bears outplayed today by Syracuse Orangemen

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Berkeley, Ca- Just too much Orange for the California Golden Bears to handle at California Memorial Stadium. Syracuse took down the Cal Bears 33-25 with a balance attack.

Cal scored 17 second half points looking for a comeback victory that fell short after a Fernando Mendoza threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan Brady with 1:01 left in the game. On the next play an onside kick by Cal was unsuccessful.

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Kyle McCord threw for 323 yards on Cal defense with a touchdown on 29/46 passes. The Orange  targeted 7 different receivers with Oronde Gadsen II lead with 109yards for 8 catches. Now LeQuint Allen caught the touchdown along with 3 passes for 25-yards.

Ground game was a bright sport for coach Willcox with Jaivian Thomas scoring a touchdown on 75-yard burst in the 2nd quarter.  Jaydn Ott carried most of the running load with 11 carries for 78-yards and a touchdown of his own.

“I mean, they had four 4th downs, was at the, I believe the first half. They can, every fourth down they went for they converted,” said Cal coach Justin Wilcox, “So we weren’t able to get off the field. We held them to a couple of field goal tries.”

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For Syracuse the Cal defense saw a steady amount of LeQuint Allen who carried the football 23 times for 109-yards with 2 touchdowns for the game.

This victory has Syracuse in the driver seat with two games to go leading up to ACC championships. Both of these games will be at home against UCON and Miami who is ranked #11 in the country this week.

Cal has two more opportunities to reach 6 wins to be bowl eligible, with a game at home vs Stanford and finishing on the road at #13 SMU.

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“We need to win games and we got to it’s our job to find ways to win games and ultimately that’s my responsibility,” said Wilcox, “And we didn’t do it today.”

UCLA can’t stay hot in Washington

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Seattle, WA- The Washington Huskies protect their house on the water with a 31-19 victory over UCLA under the Friday night lights. The Huskies won all their home games this season at Husky Stadium.

A balance attack was the key for the Huskies to pull away from the Bruins. Running back Jonah Coleman carried the rushing load with 21 carries for 95 yards with 2 touchdowns on the ground. He jumped on the scoreboard in the 1st quarter with 15-yard scamper into the endzone.

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The Bruins running game was cooled off by Huskies defense and being behind in the stick didn’t allow time to establish the run which had been the team’s identity along with a defense flying around. TJ Harden had 13 carries with only 33 total yards and 6 catches for 79 yards to lead pass catching.

“We’ve got to be better and that starts with me getting these guys going, getting them in and out of the huddle,” UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers said. “Just focusing on how every play is the most important. It just comes down to me making those throws and moving those chains.”

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Washington quarterback Will Rogers was tasked to just manage the game as he through for 115 yards 13/21 with a touchdown along with almost costly two interceptions. The twist is UCLA starter Ethan Garbers who threw for 267 yards with 2 touchdowns chasing the lead.

Most remember Garbers arrival as freshman to Washington with this senior class of Huskies who stuck it out.  He chose to look for a better fit by transferring to Westwood and seeking something different.

A familiar name to Bruins is Washington Keleki Latu who caught a 8 yard touchdown in the first half that game the Huskies the lead and never looked back after that. His older brother was a defense end that was NFL first round draft pick now playing on Sundays.

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“I’m not going to make any excuses for us,” UCLA coach DeShaun Foster said. “We just weren’t at our best and it hurts when you know you can come out and play a little bit better than you did, you know?” The Huskies with tonight’s victory is Bowl Eligible under first year coach Jedd Fisch. Now on the other side UCLA first year coach will have to win their last two home games verses crosstown rival USC and then Fresno St.    

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2x For Birthday Girls, 1x For Juju’s 1000th Points, Plus An Energized Crowd Of LAUSD’s Students Makes For A Day Party

Los Angeles, CA – It’s not 7pm on Friday, but it’s noontime and JuJu Watkins turned up with her teammates as she broke another program and NCAA record. Achieving her 1000th career point and becoming the fastest collegiate women’s player to score in less than 40 games. USC celebrated their house party during homecoming weekend including the birthdays of Rayah Marshall and Vivian Iwuchukwu while garnering their second win of the week. USC got a little trouble for their double duty game, serving as a game and practice. Coach Gottlieb said, “I think Santa Clara is a really good basketball team and they challenged us with actions that were harder to guard.

Broncos played twice as good as Women of Troy previous home opponents, holding USC to under 90 points and breaking 35 to lose only by 31. USC didn’t have the Broncos in the first half and Santa Clara didn’t have Trojans by the second half as JuJu heated up, sinking an off the dribble jumper for her 19th game point and record-shattering 1000th point. USC’s KiKi Iriafen and Marshall got into the action, which he Broncos had no answer for their inside and outside game, respectively. “I think the emphasis was honing into the details and noticed they were doubling me, so I took what the defense gave me,” Iriafen explained in the postgame conference. JuJu and KiKi both combined for half of their team points leading them into a 4-0 record and handing the Broncos (2-1), another undefeated team, their first loss of the season as a parting gift.

Santa Clara remained within 12 points for most of the first half, not giving USC starters room to rest or even take their gas off the pedal. Reclaiming their party, Malia Samuels and Kennedy Smith turned up their half court defense with ball pressure that got the crowd revved up while stretching the lead to over 20 points. Santa Clara had 23 turnovers but had a couple of players who were able to penetrate the USC defense. Coach Gottlieb mentioned during postgame the play of Santa Clara’s Olivia Pollerd scoring in double figures despite holding her below her season average.

“With our team everyday, we’re trying to get better because we are so far away from where we want to be,” Coach Gottlieb commenced. Shifting their focus to next week’s showdown against Notre Dame, USC knows preparation from this week’s two home game blowouts and an opportunity to practice a week before tipoff could add up to a successful game plan. “I think I don’t take anything for granted. I am blessed to be in this position. Very grateful for the coaching staff, my teammates and couldn’t do it[scoring 1000 points] without them, JuJu affirmed, “it’s something to build off and now get ready for our next game.”