USC Women's Basketball Defeats Rutgers 92-42

The No. 4 USC women's basketball team dominated Rutgers 92-42 in Piscataway, marking Rutgers' worst loss in school history. USC maintained control throughout the game, leading by 23 points at halftime and scoring the first 12 points of the third quarter. JuJu Watkins led the Trojans with 23 points and 14 rebounds, while 10 different players contributed to the scoring. In contrast, Rutgers struggled offensively, committing 27 turnovers and managing only 28% shooting from the floor, exacerbated by the absence of star freshman Kiyomi McMiller. The loss extended Rutgers' conference losing streak to nine games, highlighting their challenging season ahead. USC will next face unbeaten Maryland, while Rutgers looks to rebound against Minnesota.