JuJu Watkins had 23 points to help No. 4 USC hand Rutgers its worst home loss in school history
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) gestures after an assist during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Heather Khalifa]
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — JuJu Watkins had 23 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 4 USC rout Rutgers 92-42 on Sunday night, handing the Scarlet Knights their worst home loss in school history. Rutgers was missing star freshman guard Kiyomi McMiller, who wasn’t with the team. The school said it was Coach Coquese Washington’s decision and will be handled internally. McMiller’s averaging 19.9 points a game. Without McMiller, the Scarlet Knights struggled on offense.
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Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) is defended by Rutgers center Chyna Cornwell (54) and Rutgers forward JoJo Lacey (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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