Why it’s not time for USC to panic ahead of UCLA matchup

JuJu Watkins has been going through a bit of a sophomore slump recently, and the timing is rough for USC. The Trojans are about to host No. 1 UCLA in their first Battle of Los Angeles as Big Ten opponents on Thursday. The Bruins are the last undefeated team in the nation, and USC would […]

JuJu Watkins delivers signature performance as Trojans rise to first in Big Ten

No. 6 USC claimed a 71-60 upset win over No. 1 UCLA on Thursday, handing the Bruins their first loss of the season. JuJu Watkins shined with one of the best two-way performances in decades. Watkins finished the night with 38 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, eight blocks and a steal. That performance also included […]

‘You’re going to get tested’

With just two weeks remaining until March, the top 10 matchup between South Carolina and UConn could not come at a better time. Both teams have bounced back from losses earlier this month, but both coaches see this specific game as the perfect test for their squads. South Carolina has won the four most recent […]

JuJu Watkins’ historic game keeps USC alive for No. 1 seed

If UCLA had won the Battle of Los Angeles on Thursday, things would have been simple. The Bruins would have a stranglehold on the No. 1 overall seed while the other three No. 1 seeds would be fairly simple: the obvious (South Carolina), the surging (Texas) and the steady (Notre Dame). However, that didn’t happen, […]

Tip time, odds, TV channel, series history, key storylines

No. 4 South Carolina is hosting No. 7 Connecticut in a heavyweight nonconference matchup Sunday. Both teams are coming in hot after bouncing back from losses earlier this month with some key players leveling up. The Gamecocks are 23-2, with their only two losses being against UCLA in November and Texas on Feb. 9. South […]

JuJu Watkins shines in UCLA win, Azzi Fudd torches South Carolina

There was no love lost this Valentine’s Day week. Both new and old conference foes went head-to-head, leading to some thrilling upsets and amazing performances. For the women’s college basketball Star Power Index, we highlight the standout players who helped fill this week of love with exciting basketball. First up, a masterful performance from the […]