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No. 16 USC Overwhelms Saint Mary's as Defense Drives 79–33 Rout

Relentless pressure produced 29 takeaways, reinforcing a defense-first identity ahead of a ranked Washington visit.

Overview

  • USC improved to 6-2 with a 79-33 win at the Galen Center, holding Saint Mary's to its lowest opponent point total this season.
  • The Trojans forced 29 turnovers that became 28 points and closed the game on a 12-2 spurt.
  • A 21-0 surge spanned most of the second quarter as USC limited the Gaels to just four points in the period.
  • Londynn Jones led with 17 points off the bench, Kara Dunn added 15, and Jazzy Davidson scored 14 for her fifth straight double-digit game.
  • USC shot 46% from the field and 76% at the line while Saint Mary's managed 27%, and the Trojans next host No. 21 Washington on Sunday.