Historic Victory for USC Women's Basketball Over No. 1 UCLA
The No. 1 UCLA Bruins faced off against the No. 6 USC Trojans in a highly anticipated women’s college basketball showdown on February 13, 2025, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. USC emerged victorious with a 71-60 win, handing UCLA its first loss of the season and ending the Bruins’ 23-game undefeated streak. This marked the first time USC defeated a No. 1 ranked team since 1983.
USC’s star player, JuJu Watkins, delivered a historic performance, scoring 38 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and recording eight blocks and five assists. Watkins became the first player in the past 20 seasons across Division I basketball to achieve 35 points, five assists, and five blocks in a single game. Her efforts were instrumental in securing the win, especially during a decisive 13-3 run in the final four minutes of the game.
UCLA, led by Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice, had a strong third quarter, outscoring USC 17-9 to take a 52-47 lead. However, USC’s resilience and Watkins’ dominance in the fourth quarter turned the tide. The Trojans improved to 22-2 overall and 12-1 in the Big Ten, while UCLA dropped to 23-1 and 11-1 in conference play.
The game was a sellout, with celebrities like Kevin Hart, Kelsey Plum, and Issa Rae in attendance, adding to the electric atmosphere. The two teams are set to meet again on March 1, 2025, in what promises to be another thrilling matchup as both teams vie for Big Ten supremacy and prepare for March Madness.
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No. 6 USC hands No. 1 UCLA its first loss of the season, 71-60
Juju Watkins 38 points power the Trojans past the undefeated Bruins, 71-60.
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