USC women's basketball smothers Saint Mary's ahead of Big Ten opener
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USC women's basketball smothers Saint Mary's ahead of Big Ten opener
"The USC women's basketball team earned a commanding 79-33 win over Saint Mary's at Galen Center on Tuesday night. A small, but enthusiastic crowd cheered for the defense any time the Trojans forced a turnover. USC (6-2) held the Gaels (5-4) to under 30% shooting in the paint and 15% from the three-point line. Sophomore Kennedy Smith added 15 points and five rebounds."
"The USC defense helped the offense take control of the game by forcing 29 turnovers, earning 16 steals and grabbing 29 rebounds. Saint Mary's couldn't figure out how to get past the Trojans' defense to score. Jazzy Davidson, who recently earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors, finished with 14 points and six assists while playing 33 minutes. The bench scored 33 points and closed the game with a defensive rebound, remaining focused on stopping Saint Mary's from scoring until the final buzzer."
USC overwhelmed Saint Mary's 79-33 at Galen Center, controlling the game with relentless defense and efficient offense. The Trojans limited the Gaels to under 30% shooting in the paint and 15% from three, forced 29 turnovers, and recorded 16 steals and 29 rebounds. Senior Londynn Jones scored 17 points while going four of five from the free-throw line. Kennedy Smith added 15 points and five rebounds, and Jazzy Davidson contributed 14 points and six assists in 33 minutes. USC led by as many as 26 points, and the bench supplied 33 points, sealing the victory.
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