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USC Basketball Teams Cruise in Openers Behind New-Look Lineups

Breakout debuts highlight a retooled program still sorting its rotations.

Overview

  • USC men routed Cal Poly 94-64 after a 57-33 second half, forcing 22 turnovers with 11 blocks and 24 assists.
  • Jacob Cofie posted 23 points and 10 rebounds, with Rodney Rice and Ezra Ausar adding 21 points each for the Trojans.
  • Coach Eric Musselman said it may take five to seven games to settle a starting five, with point guard still under evaluation.
  • No. 18 USC women beat New Mexico State 87-48 as JuJu Watkins remained out for the season with a March ACL tear.
  • Freshman Jazzy Davidson delivered 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in her debut, and UCLA transfer Londynn Jones led with 16 points as USC forced 24 turnovers; next up are Manhattan for the men and NC State for the women.