No. 4 USC Women Defeat No. 25 Illinois, Retain Big Ten Lead

USC celebrated Senior Day with a 76-66 win, setting up a showdown with UCLA for the Big Ten regular-season title.

USC's JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen each scored 22 points, leading the Trojans to their eighth win over a ranked opponent this season.
Rayah Marshall contributed a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds in her final home game at Galen Center.
The Trojans overcame a third-quarter slump, where they missed their first 14 shots, to regain control and secure the victory.
Illinois' Genesis Bryant led her team with 22 points, while Kendall Bostic added 18 points and 16 rebounds in the loss.
USC improves to 25-2 overall and 15-1 in Big Ten play, setting up a decisive game against No. 3 UCLA for the conference title next week.