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No. 11 USC Turns Up Defense as Davidson Leads 78-51 Win Over Portland

A swarming defense powered by freshman Jazzy Davidson signals USC's direction heading into No. 24 Notre Dame.

Overview

  • USC erased an early eight-point deficit with a 24-9 second quarter that included a 21-0 burst to take a 34-23 halftime lead.
  • The Trojans converted pressure into points by forcing 29 turnovers and cashing them in for 33 points.
  • Freshman Jazzy Davidson led with 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists, adding three steals on 9-for-16 shooting.
  • Kennedy Smith scored 13 with six boards, Londynn Jones added 12 on four fourth-quarter threes, Kara Dunn posted 10 and seven, and Yakiya Milton grabbed 12 rebounds in 12 minutes off the bench.
  • USC moved to 3-1 and, after shaking off early cold shooting with six fourth-quarter threes, visits No. 24 Notre Dame on Friday on ESPN.