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No. 4 UCLA Hosts No. 17 USC at Pauley Tonight in First Battle of L.A.

Lauren Betts' interior dominance puts USC's thin frontcourt under the spotlight.

Overview

  • Tipoff is 5 p.m. PT at Pauley Pavilion with streaming on Peacock.
  • UCLA enters on a sustained run with a size and rebounding edge, and coach Cori Close has challenged the Bruins to assert themselves more on the boards.
  • USC’s upset chances hinge on limiting Betts in the paint and holding up on the glass to create openings for the Trojans’ guards.
  • Freshman Jazzy Davidson has taken the lead for USC across key categories and showcased her two-way impact after returning from a calf cramp to help beat Nebraska.
  • Senior guard Londynn Jones returns to face her former Bruins teammates, with Cori Close expressing support for her outside of the rivalry games.