The JuJu Watkins story keeps getting better at USC. Watkins scored 33 points on Friday night in Eugene, leading USC to an 88-51 thrashing of the Oregon Ducks. USC’s starters were able to leave the game well before the final buzzer, giving the Trojans valuable rest before Sunday’s big game at Oregon State, a matchup of two top-15 teams.
Watkins has produced 10 games with 30 or more points, tying the iconic Cheryl Miller for the most such games in one season of women’s college basketball at USC. Watkins buried a long shot from the midcourt logo before halftime to give USC a 57-21 lead at the break. Watkins scored 24 points in the first half, three more than the entire Oregon team.
USC used a 19-0 run to grab a 29-7 lead after one quarter. The Trojans were never seriously threatened in this contest. They made short work of an inferior opponent and took another step toward their goal of getting a top-four seed in March Madness and hosting 2024 NCAA Tournament games on the opening weekend of the event at the Galen Center.
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