USC Women's Basketball: Trojans Star Earns National Recognition with 30-Point Game

USC freshman JuJu Watkins continues to dominate, leading the Trojans to victory over UCLA and earning national recognition for her performance.

USC's freshman standout, JuJu Watkins, has been racking up awards as she continues to lead the Trojans to victory. In a historic game against UCLA, Watkins scored a game-high 32 points, leading USC to a 73-65 win in front of a record crowd at the Galen Center. This victory marked the second win over a Top 10 team for the Trojans this season, a feat not achieved since 1993-94.

Watkins has been a force to be reckoned with all season, leading the team in scoring in every game and setting a Pac-12 Conference record with her ninth Pac-12 Freshman of the Week award, despite the season being only 10 weeks old. She also made a perfect 16-for-16 from the free-throw line, setting a new program best for a single game.

With her stellar play, USC has climbed up the polls, going from No. 21 in the preseason rankings to No. 6/4 after the win over UCLA. The Trojans now face two more ranked opponents in No. 20 Utah and No. 3 Colorado, and Watkins will undoubtedly be a key player in these upcoming games.

As USC continues to dominate on the court, the spotlight is on JuJu Watkins and her remarkable achievements as a freshman. Her talent and dedication have been instrumental in the team's success, and she shows no signs of slowing down. USC fans and basketball enthusiasts alike eagerly anticipate her future performances and the impact she will continue to have on the team.

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