In a highly anticipated matchup, the No. 7 USC Trojans secured a 72-70 victory over the No. 4 UConn Huskies in Hartford, avenging their loss in the previous year’s Final Four. Led by standout JuJu Watkins with 25 points, USC dominated the first half before UConn staged a comeback, ultimately falling short. Watkins’ impressive performance against a top-five opponent on the road highlighted her impact on the USC program, alongside key contributions from Kiki Iriafen and Kennedy Smith. The win marked a significant milestone for USC, signaling their potential to make a deep postseason run under coach Lindsay Gottlieb. With star players like Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong showcasing their talent, the game was a showcase of women’s basketball star power and competitive spirit at the collegiate level.
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NFL scores, live updates: Eagles look to keep pace for NFC's No. 1 seed at Commanders, Lions visit Bears
The Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings are all vying for the No. 1 seed in the NFC as they are all 12-2. The Eagles can win the NFC East with a victory over the Commanders, while the Lions aim to maintain their top spot in the NFC by facing the Bears. The Commanders can clinch a playoff berth with a win and losses by the Falcons and Rams or Falcons and Seahawks. Other...
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