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No. 18 USC Edges No. 9 NC State 69-68 on Jazzy Davidson’s Late Winner

USC's late-game poise signaled a read-and-react identity without JuJu Watkins.

Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Zoe Brooks (35) drives the ball against the Southern California Trojans during the second quarter of the Ally Tipoff game at Spectrum Center. Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Londynn Jones (3) battles for position against NC State Wolfpack guard Qadence Samuels (2) during the third quarter of the Ally Tipoff game at Spectrum Center. Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson (9) dribbles the ball against the NC State Wolfpack during the fourth quarter of the Ally Tipoff game at Spectrum Center. Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Trojans erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit by closing on a 19-7 run in the Ally Tipoff win in Charlotte.
  • Freshman Jazzy Davidson scored 21 points, including the go-ahead layup with 8.2 seconds left, and filled the box score with rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.
  • Londynn Jones added 19 points off the bench, while Kennedy Smith posted 10 points and eight rebounds and delivered the assist on the decisive basket.
  • NC State committed 18 turnovers that led to 15 USC points, and the final seconds featured a Malia Samuels steal and a Smith interception on the Wolfpack’s last inbounds try.
  • Coach Lindsay Gottlieb emphasized new roles and a faster, open offense without the injured JuJu Watkins, with USC now set to face No. 2 South Carolina and NC State hosting Maine next.