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No. 18 USC Rolls Past New Mexico State 87-48 in Season Opener

USC showcased new scoring options with Wooden Award winner JuJu Watkins sidelined by an ACL tear.

Overview

  • UCLA transfer Londynn Jones came off the bench to score 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting.
  • Freshman Jazzy Davidson debuted with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes.
  • USC’s pressure defense forced 24 turnovers, converting them into 24 points during game-breaking runs.
  • New Mexico State’s Lucia Yenes posted a career-high 27 points in the loss.
  • The Trojans travel to Charlotte to face No. 9 NC State at the Ally Tipoff on Sunday.