No. 4 USC Women Extend Win Streak to 15 with 82-69 Victory Over Minnesota

The No. 4-ranked USC women's basketball team continued its remarkable season with an 82-69 victory over Minnesota, marking their 15th consecutive win and improving their record to 19-1. Kiki Iriafen was a standout performer, scoring 23 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, while JuJu Watkins, who struggled early in the game, finished with 20 points after overcoming a rough shooting start. This victory, their first at home in 18 days, showcased the depth of the Trojans as they played without senior center Rayah Marshall due to injury. Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb praised the team's resilience and adaptation to challenges throughout the season. Minnesota's Sophie Hart and Mallory Heyer also had notable performances, scoring 18 and 17 points respectively. The win underlines USC's strong start, the best since the 1981-82 season, as they remain undefeated in Big Ten play.