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Southern California guard JuJu Watkins, right, holds a ball to commemorate scoring 1,000 career points as she stands with head coach Lindsay Gottlieb prior to an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

JuJu Watkins scores 31 points to propel No. 4 Southern California past No. 23 Michigan 78-58

JuJu Watkins scored 31 points , making 13 of 14 free throws, and No. 4 Southern California beat No. 23 Michigan 78-58 in the Trojans' Big Ten home opener

By BETH HARRIS
Published - Dec 30, 2024, 09:09 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 30, 2024, 09:09 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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 (12-1, 2-0). 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 (10-3, 1-1). Greta Kampschroeder added 14 and Olivia Olson had 11.

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