No. 3 Southern California dismantled Charleston 105-44 on Tuesday night, extending their dominant start to the season with their third consecutive 100-point performance. Saniyah Hall and Jazzy Davidson anchored the offensive surge, each scoring 24 points, while JuJu Watkins contributed 20 in a limited but impactful role. The Trojans (3-0) controlled the game from the opening tip, leveraging superior athleticism and defensive pressure to turn a routine matchup into a lopsided exhibition of talent.
Trojans extend 100-point streak while JuJu Watkins makes smooth return from ACL tear
The decisive momentum shift arrived in the third quarter when Hall ignited a 7-0 run, capped by a three-pointer off a Davidson block and rebound. USC followed with a nine-point streak, with Hall scoring four points around Davidson’s steal and fast-break layup. By the end of the third, Davidson and Watkins had combined for the final eight points of the run, sending the Trojans into the fourth quarter with a commanding 86-35 lead. USC’s dominance on the glass was equally telling, as they out-rebounded Charleston 52-36, with Sitaya Fagan grabbing nine boards and Hall adding eight.
Watkins, playing just 22 minutes in her third game since returning from an ACL tear that sidelined her for all of last season, delivered a versatile performance with six assists, four rebounds, and four steals. She made all four of her free throws and watched the fourth quarter from the bench, signaling a cautious but effective return to form. For Charleston (2-1), Isla Juffermans led the Cougars with 12 points, but their 21 turnovers proved fatal, directly leading to 28 points for USC. The result cements USC’s status as a top-tier defensive and offensive force in the early season.
Source: Yahoo Sports
