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No. 11 USC Overwhelms Portland 78-51 With Second-Quarter Surge

A swarming defense produced 33 points off 29 turnovers to steady a retooled lineup.

Overview

  • Freshman Jazzy Davidson posted 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists to pace No. 11 USC.
  • A 24-9 second quarter, highlighted by a 21-0 run, flipped an early eight-point deficit into control.
  • USC forced 29 turnovers and cashed them in for 33 points, repeatedly turning steals into layups.
  • The Trojans shook off a prolonged cold spell from deep to make six fourth-quarter threes, with Londynn Jones hitting four; Kennedy Smith scored 13 and Kara Dunn added 10 with seven rebounds.
  • USC is 3-1 and heads to No. 24 Notre Dame on Friday in South Bend.