USC Women’s Basketball Opens NCAA Tournament as No. 1 Seed Against UNC Greensboro

The Trojans, led by standout JuJu Watkins, aim for a deep run following last year’s Elite Eight finish and recent improvements on both ends of the court.

• USC, earning a No. 1 seed for the second straight year, begins its NCAA Tournament campaign against No. 16 seed UNC Greensboro at the Galen Center on Saturday.
• JuJu Watkins, USC’s leading scorer and two-time unanimous All-American, is 79 points away from breaking a major scoring record and remains motivated by last year’s Elite Eight loss.
• The Trojans boast stronger offensive and defensive metrics this season, averaging 81.5 points per game while allowing fewer points compared to last year.
• UNC Greensboro enters the tournament on a 14-game winning streak as Southern Conference champions, marking their first NCAA appearance since 1998.
• USC defeated UConn earlier this season, setting up a potential rematch in the Spokane Regional if both teams advance.

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