Iriafen scores 24 points and No. 7 USC beats No. 8 Ohio State 84-63 as Watkins struggles

Southern California guard JuJu Watkins reacts after being called for a foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Southern California guard JuJu Watkins reacts after being called for a foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)


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LOS ANGELES — Kiki Iriafen had 24 points and 13 rebounds and No. 7 Southern California defeated eighth-ranked Ohio State 84-63 on a night when Trojans star JuJu Watkins struggled offensively. It was a cold shooting night for Watkins, the Big Ten's leading scorer who averages 24.2 points. She missed her first 11 shots before scoring on a layup in the third quarter, drawing big cheers from the crowd. She was 5 for 21 from the floor and finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds to extend her streak of scoring in double figures every game this season. The Trojans improved to 21 overall and 11-1 in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes were led by Taylor Thierry with 14 points.

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