USC Edges Ole Miss in Thrilling Paris Showdown
JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen lead USC to a narrow victory despite late Ole Miss rally in season opener.
- USC's JuJu Watkins scored 27 points and secured 10 rebounds, contributing to the team's narrow 68-66 victory over Ole Miss.
- Kiki Iriafen, a Stanford transfer, added 22 points and 13 rebounds, sealing the win with crucial free throws in the final seconds.
- Ole Miss capitalized on USC's poor 3-point shooting and turnovers, nearly overcoming a 15-point deficit in the second half.
- In other games, No. 11 Duke dominated Radford 89-36, forcing 34 turnovers and converting them into 41 points.
- Florida State's Ta'Niya Latson scored 27 points in just 20 minutes, as the Seminoles overwhelmed North Florida 119-49.