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Jazzy Davidson Lifts No. 19 USC Over Cal 61-57 at Chase Center

Turnover pressure from a youthful roster signaled progress as conference play begins next at Nebraska.

Overview

  • Freshman Jazzy Davidson scored a season-best 24 points and hit the go-ahead layup with 4:05 left to secure the 61-57 win.
  • USC turned 18 California turnovers into 15 points and limited the Bears to 1-for-11 shooting from three-point range.
  • After Davidson’s layup, Londynn Jones added a key jumper and Kennedy Smith made a late steal with 43.8 seconds remaining.
  • Cal’s Sakima Walker posted 13 points and 10 rebounds, with Lulu Twidale and Taylor Barnes adding 11 each, as coach Charmin Smith voiced frustration but optimism.
  • The matchup was part of the 2025 Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic at Chase Center, USC moved to 9-3, JuJu Watkins was in attendance, and the Trojans open Big Ten play Monday at Nebraska.