JuJu Watkins slumping, but Trojans find fit ahead of UCLA showdown
JuJu Watkins stared blankly toward the court, the frustration evident on her face. It’s rare anything penetrates the preternatural calm with which Watkins plays, but…
Illness hits USC men, but Desmond Claude’s return helps them defeat Penn State
Wesley Yates III wiped the sweat already pouring from his forehead and steeled himself for the 40 brutal minutes to come. It had already been…
The Times of Troy: Chad Bowden’s arrival has shifted the power dynamics for USC football
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to another edition of the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, and…
Kiki Iriafen leads No. 7 USC women basketball past No. 8 Ohio State
Twenty-eight minutes passed in painful succession, two top-10 teams slogging their way through the mud, when a frustrated JuJu Watkins took off toward the basket,…
With Desmond Claude out, USC men’s basketball falls to Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Trey Kaufman-Renn had 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 7 Purdue to a 90-72 victory over USC on Friday night for…
USC women bounce back from loss with win over Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as No. 7 USC never trailed in an 86-64 victory over Wisconsin on Wednesday.USC…
USC men lose on shot in final seconds at Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. — Nick Martinelli scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and his basket with 2.6 seconds left helped Northwestern hold off USC 77-75 on Tuesday…
The Times of Troy: Here’s how the USC men can make the NCAA tournament
Hi, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, and welcome back to The Times of Troy newsletter, where we’re still reeling from a wild week for basketball in…
No. 4 USC rallies after poor start before losing at Iowa
IOWA CITY — Lucy Olsen scored 28 points and Addison O’Grady had 13 as Iowa topped No. 4 USC 76-69 on Sunday, ending the Trojans’ 15-game winning…
JuJu Watkins struggles but USC women’s basketball beats Minnesota
In the waning moments of her worst half at USC, JuJu Watkins put her head down and drove to her left with all she had.…
Five-star Chatsworth guard Alijah Arenas commits to USC
Eric Musselman knew well before he took the reins at USC that recruiting the Southland and its wellspring of hoops talent would be essential to…
The Sports Report: UCLA men hold off USC for victory
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
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…