The Sports Report: UCLA men hold off USC for victory
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Sebastian Mack’s late heroics lifts UCLA men’s basketball over USC
Whatever it takes.Having rolled off one win after another the last two weeks, UCLA found another way to prevail Monday night.Their leading scorer sidelined by…
UCLA’s basketball faces late nights, long trips and endless games
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines Arena had mostly cleared out late Friday night, a few fans lingering to take photos with players and coaches on the court.Outside…
USC hires Notre Dame’s Chad Bowden as football general manager
After months of promising major changes to its personnel operation, USC hired a general manager for its football program.Chad Bowden, after spending the previous three…
No. 4 USC women hold Purdue to two points in second quarter of rout
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Freshman Avery Howell scored a season-high 18 points, JuJu Watkins added 16 points and seven rebounds and No. 4 USC nearly pitched…
The Times of Troy: USC men’s basketball team still has some things to figure out
Hi, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, the Times’ USC beat writer. It’s been a long few weeks for all of us. But after a week of…
JuJu Watkins leads USC women’s basketball to 13th straight win
INDIANAPOLIS — JuJu Watkins scored 22 points and Rayah Marshall added 13 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 4 USC overcome an 11-point deficit and…
USC names NFL veteran Rob Ryan its new linebackers coach
With its rising star defensive coordinator secured, USC filled the final vacancy on its defensive staff Saturday, naming a longtime NFL defensive coordinator with 35…
USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn signs contract extension
After transforming USC’s struggling defense in a single season, rising star defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn has signed a contract extension to remain at USC, the…
Another big game for Desmond Claude as USC men defeat Iowa
At the end of a long, emotional week, USC’s basketball staff emerged one by one from the Galen Center tunnel just before tip Tuesday, relieved…
JuJu Watkins scores 35 in USC women’s basketball win over Penn State
JuJu Watkins delivered a near-flawless performance Sunday against Penn State.Led by Watkins’ 35-point effort, No. 4 USC overwhelmed Penn State in a dominant 95-73 victory…
Desmond Claude scores 31 in USC’s defeat of No. 13 Illinois
Jan. 11, 2025 12:20 PM PT CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead USC to an 82-72 win over No. 13…
USC men fade in second half of loss to Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Oumar Ballo powered his way to 23 points and Indiana overcame an early double-digit deficit to beat USC 82-69 Wednesday.The Hoosiers (13-3) earned…
No. 4 USC women rally to defeat No. 8 Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — JuJu Watkins scored 21 points before fouling out in the final minute, and No. 4 USC rallied to hand No. 8 Maryland…
USC poised to name Chad Savage tight ends and receivers coach
USC is finalizing a deal to hire Colorado State assistant Chad Savage as its new tight ends and inside receivers coach, a person familiar with…
Former Washington, Cal Poly QB Sam Huard transfers to USC
With its plans next season at quarterback uncertain, USC is adding a former top prospect — and a familiar face — to the mix at…
JuJu Watkins scores 23 points as USC hands Rutgers worst loss in school history
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — JuJu Watkins had 23 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 4 USC rout Rutgers 92-42 on Sunday night, handing the Scarlet Knights…
USC men’s basketball falls to Michigan, missing out on statement win
They were hired less than two weeks apart last spring, each tasked with building Big Ten programs that were torn down to the studs. Eric…
JuJu Watkins and Rayah Marshall lead USC women past Michigan
Except for JuJu Watkins, USC’s players were struggling to find their shot.A 10-point USC lead turned into a deficit during the third quarter. With Kiki…
Like his players, USC coach Lincoln Riley must step up under fire
Lincoln Riley was beaming.The USC coach said he saw it when his team came back from an 17-point deficit against Texas A&M to claim a…