JuJu Watkins led USC with 31 points and Kiki Iriafen added 18 as the Trojans defeated Michigan 78-58 in their Big Ten home opener. Watkins added five rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and three blocks.
JuJu Watkins scored 31 points, making 13 of 14 free throws, and No. 4 Southern California beat No. 23 Michigan 78-58 on Sunday night in the Trojans' Big Ten home opener. Watkins had five rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three blocks. Kiki Iriafen added 18 points for the Trojans . The duo combined to score USC 's first 16 points in the fourth when the Trojans outscored Michigan 21-9. Jordan Hobbs scored 19 points for Michigan . Greta Kampschroeder added 14 and Olivia Olson had 11.
They'll get another crack at the top team at UCLA on Wednesday. USC: Iriafen was on the bench with four fouls before returning in the fourth. She scored the Trojans' first eight points to stretch their lead to 18 points and provided solid defense in the low post. Key momentWith Michigan trailing by 10 points, Hobbs scored 14 straight points, including four 3-pointers in a row, to help the Wolverines trail 34-31 at halftime.
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