USC and UCLA Set for Pivotal Big Ten Women’s Basketball Final

The rivalry game in Indianapolis could shape NCAA tournament seeding, with USC seeking a third win over UCLA this season.

USC and UCLA face off in the Big Ten tournament final, with the winner potentially securing the No. 1 overall seed in March Madness, depending on other results.
USC has defeated UCLA twice this season, led by standout performances from National Player of the Year frontrunner JuJu Watkins, who dominated both prior matchups.
USC overcame challenges in the tournament, including an illness sidelining forward Rayah Marshall in the quarterfinals, to reach the championship game.
UCLA enters the final following a dominant semifinal win over Ohio State, with Lauren Betts and Londynn Jones leading the charge.
FanDuel lists UCLA as a slight +1.5 favorite, highlighting the closely matched nature of this rivalry game.