US EditionNo. 18 USC women’s basketball overpowers Pepperdine
USC used strong defense with eight blocks and a 15-2 run to defeat Pepperdine 82-52, holding the Waves to just 26 points in the first half.
- On Friday, No. 18 Southern California beat Pepperdine 82-52 at the Galen Center, with USC forcing 18 turnovers and Kara Dunn scoring 19 points.
- Midway through the first quarter, USC separated early with a 24-2 run over the first quarter and start of the second, with Jazzy Davidson contributing.
- The Trojans recorded eight blocks, with Jazzy Davidson blocking Meghan Fiso on a 3-point attempt to end the half and Kara Dunn making a key block to keep possession.
- The win reinforces USC's defensive identity, with the third-fewest points allowed and conference-leading blocks, and the USC Trojans have one more game Tuesday against Saint Mary's before Big Ten play.
- Pepperdine entered the game with a.397 3-point percentage but was held to 7.7% on Friday; the Waves shot 48.1% second-half for 35 points and remain a young roster with no returning players.
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No. 18 USC women’s basketball overpowers Pepperdine
LOS ANGELES — The USC women’s basketball team has just one more game until Big Ten Conference play begins, and the Trojans look ready. They beat Pepperdine 82-52 on Friday afternoon behind a dominant defensive performance. It’s the third-fewest points USC (5-2) has given up this season. Kara Dunn had a team-high 19 points on 80% shooting and freshman Jazzy Davidson followed with 18 points. Kennedy Smith added nine points and dished out a team-hi…
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Kara Dunn and Jazzy Davidson lead No. 18 USC to an 82-52 win over Pepperdine
Kara Dunn scored 19 points and Jazzy Davidson added 18 as No. 18 Southern California defeated Pepperdine 82-52. The Trojans' defense forced 18 turnovers in the victory.
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Suffers Defeat to No. 18 USC
Pepperdine women's basketball suffered a lopsided defeat to No. 18 USC, losing 52-82 despite out-rebounding the Trojans. Head coach Katie Faulkner highlighted the need for execution under pressure after the Waves managed only one three-pointer during the game. Followers of the team noted that while the Waves started defensively strong, a 16-3 run by USC sealed the game's fate in the second quarter. Pepperdine's struggles continued as they scored…
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