No. 1 UCLA's 23-game winning streak ends in 71-60 loss to USC and Watkins

Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)


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LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins scored 38 points to lead sixth-ranked Southern California over No. 1 UCLA 71-60, handing the crosstown rival Bruins their first loss of the season. The Trojans rallied with a huge fourth quarter after being held to nine points in the third when they trailed 52-47. Lauren Betts had 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Bruins, who fell to 23-1 overall and 11-1 in the Big Ten. USC improved to 22-2 overall and 12-2 in league play. It was USC's first win over a top-ranked team since 1983. The Trojans outscored UCLA 24-8 in the fourth.

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