USC Women's Basketball Defeats Cal Poly 90-35

The No. 3 USC women's basketball team dominated Cal Poly with a decisive 90-35 victory in their home opener, improving to 2-0 this season. JuJu Watkins and freshman Kaleigh Heckel each contributed 16 points, while Rayah Marshall celebrated her 1,000th career point during the game. USC established control early, leading 40-6 after the first quarter and maintaining a significant advantage throughout, including a 57-17 halftime lead. The Trojans showcased impressive defense, forcing Cal Poly into 31 turnovers that resulted in 35 points for USC. Cal Poly, now 1-1, struggled with nine newcomers on its roster and will need time to develop under coach Shanele Stires. USC's performance highlighted their depth, with six players scoring in double figures and a strong rebounding effort of 44-28 over the Mustangs.