In a thrilling cross-town clash, the No. 9 Southern California Trojans handed a stunning defeat to the second-ranked UCLA Bruins, with a final score of 73-65. The victory marked UCLA's first loss of the season, leaving the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks as the only remaining undefeated team in women's college basketball.
JuJu Watkins, the sensational freshman for USC, put on a show, scoring an impressive 32 points to secure the win for her team. This marked her sixth 30-point game of the season and the first since December 3rd. McKenzie Forbes also had a solid performance, contributing 18 points to help end USC's nine-game losing streak against their crosstown rivals.
