JuJu Watkins scores 18 points in her home debut to lead No. 21 USC over Florida Gulf Coast 67-51
LOS ANGELES -- — JuJu Watkins had 18 points and seven rebounds in her home debut and No. 21 Southern California defeated Florida Gulf Coast 67-51 on Friday night.
The heralded freshman was coming off a 32-point effort in her college debut, an 83-74 win over No. 7 Ohio State on Monday.
Rayah Marshall added 18 points despite four fouls for USC (2-0).
The Trojans trailed 9-0 to start the game before they responded with a 14-2 run to take the lead for good. Marshall had six points and Watkins added four in the spurt that ended the first quarter.
USC outscored the Eagles 19-8 to lead 33-19 at the break.
Maddie Antenucci led the Eagles (1-1) with 19 points.
The Eagles closed within five points in the third before the Trojans closed the quarter with a 23-8 burst, including eight points by Watkins and seven by Marshall, that extended their lead to 58-38.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chuck Gonzalez
- Nicole Leon
- Sean Martin
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 1-0 | - | 11-0 |
| UCLA | 1-0 | - | 11-0 |
| Maryland | 1-0 | - | 10-0 |
| Michigan State | 1-0 | - | 10-0 |
| Nebraska | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| USC | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Michigan | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Wisconsin | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Indiana | 1-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 1 | 11-1 |
| Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 9-2 |
| Iowa | 0-1 | 1 | 9-2 |
| Penn State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Oregon | 0-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Washington | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Rutgers | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| Purdue | 0-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
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