No. 3 USC Rout Charleston 105-44 Led by Hall and Davidson's Scoring

No. 3 USC Rout Charleston 105-44 Led by Hall and Davidson’s Scoring

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Saniyah Hall and Jazzy Davidson scored 24 points each as No. 3 USC defeated Charleston 105-44 on Tuesday night.

The Trojans moved to 3-0 on the season, marking the third game in which the team has surpassed the 100-point threshold. This dominant performance highlights a high-octane offense that capitalized heavily on defensive lapses from the Cougars.

According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, USC established control almost immediately, racing to a 25-4 lead. This opening surge included an 18-0 run where Watkins and Davidson accounted for 16 of the 18 points scored during that stretch, utilizing steals to ignite fast-break opportunities.

Dominant scoring runs

The Trojans maintained their momentum through the third quarter, driven by individual scoring bursts. Hall orchestrated a 7-0 run of her own, a sequence that began with a defensive stop from Davidson, who recorded a block and a defensive rebound before Hall capped the run with a three-pointer.

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USC’s ability to turn defense into offense was a recurring theme throughout the night. The Cougars committed 21 turnovers, which directly resulted in 28 points for the Trojans.

The statistical breakdown of the scoring leaders shows a balanced offensive attack:

Player Points Scored
Saniyah Hall 24
Jazzy Davidson 24
JuJu Watkins 20
Isla Juffermans (Charleston) 12
Anilys Rolon (Charleston) 10

Beyond the scoring, USC controlled the glass, out-rebounding Charleston 52-36. Sitaya Fagan led the rebounding effort for the Trojans with nine boards, while Hall added eight to her scoring tally.

Watkins returns to form

JuJu Watkins played a multifaceted role in the victory, contributing 20 points, six assists, four rebounds, and four steals. She was perfect from the free-throw line, making all four of her attempts during her 22 minutes of play.

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This performance comes in her third game since returning from an anterior cruciate ligament tear that sidelined her for the entirety of last season. While she received short breaks during the first three quarters, Watkins watched the remainder of the game from the bench during the fourth quarter.

The efficiency of the USC backcourt was evident in the final minutes of the game. Davidson and Watkins combined to score the Trojans’ final eight points, ensuring the team entered the fourth quarter with a commanding 86-35 lead.

The Cougars, now 2-1, struggled to find an answer for the Trojans’ defensive pressure. While Juffermans and Rolon provided double-digit scoring, the team’s inability to protect the ball prevented any meaningful comeback attempt.

USC led 58-23 at halftime after outscoring Charleston 29-15 in the second quarter.

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