JuJu Watkins Leads USC to Victory in First L.A. Game Since Wildfires

USC women's basketball provides relief to a weary Los Angeles with a high-scoring win over Penn State during challenging times.

JuJu Watkins scored 35 points with 11 rebounds and 5 steals, leading No. 4 USC to a 95-73 victory over Penn State.
The game was one of the first major sporting events in Los Angeles following devastating wildfires that have displaced residents and impacted air quality.
Special guests at the game included Cherie Nelson, a former USC scoring record-holder, and her 98-year-old mother, who recently lost her home to the fires.
USC players, many of whom are from the Los Angeles area, emphasized their goal of spreading positivity and providing an escape for the community during difficult times.
Penn State consulted with health and safety experts before deciding to travel to Los Angeles; their next game against No. 1 UCLA will be held in Long Beach due to wildfire concerns near UCLA's campus.