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No. 18 USC Upsets No. 9 NC State on Jazzy Davidson’s Late Winner

The Trojans’ late rally showcases Lindsay Gottlieb’s faster, read-based approach 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

  • USC closed on a 19-7 surge after facing an 11-point deficit early in the fourth quarter.
  • Davidson capped a breakout performance with 21 points, four assists, four rebounds, five blocks and three steals.
  • UCLA transfer Londynn Jones added 19 points off the bench to keep the Trojans within reach before halftime.
  • Kennedy Smith contributed 10 points and eight rebounds and was credited with the inbounds assist on the decisive layup.
  • NC State, now 1-1, got 24 points and 11 boards from Zoe Brooks but yielded 15 points off 18 turnovers; USC next hosts No. 2 South Carolina on Saturday and the Wolfpack hosts Maine on Tuesday.