USC Tops UCLA; South Carolina Preps for UConn

USC's women's basketball team triumphed over No. 1 UCLA with a 71-60 victory, largely due to an outstanding performance by JuJu Watkins, who scored 38 points. This win was crucial as it placed USC in the lead for the Big Ten championship, breaking UCLA's unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, the South Carolina Gamecocks are preparing for a major clash against UConn Huskies, featuring standout freshmen Joyce Edwards and Sarah Strong, both making significant impacts in their debut season. The Gamecocks, who are 23-2 overall, aim to defend their title, while UConn, with a 23-3 record, seeks to end a nine-year championship drought. Coach Cori Close of UCLA emphasized learning from the loss to USC, looking forward to their upcoming match against Michigan State.