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USC Trojans Dominate UNC Greensboro Spartans in NCAA Women's Basketball Post-Season Clash

In a commanding display of basketball, the University of Southern California Trojans secured a significant victory over the UNC Greensboro Spartans with a final score of 71-25. This win propels the USC Trojans further into the NCAA Women's Basketball post-season, edging them closer to competing for the coveted Champions Cup. Conversely, this loss means an end to the road for the Spartans in their quest for tournament glory.


Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans forward Kiki Iriafen (44) grabs a rebound between UNC Greensboro Spartans forward Yacine N'Diaye (5) and guard Nya Smith (22) during the second quarter of an NCAA Tournament game at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Key Moments and Player Performances


The game was marked by several standout performances from USC players, who collectively showcased their skills and teamwork throughout each quarter. JuJu Watkins led her team with an impressive 22 points, complemented by 8 rebounds and 3 steals, demonstrating her all-around game and efficiency on both ends of the court. Kiki Iriafen also made significant contributions with 13 points and a remarkable 13 rebounds, solidifying her presence in the paint.


Another notable performance came from Rayah Marshall who dominated defensively with an astounding 7 blocks while adding 5 points and 6 rebounds to her stat line. Her defensive prowess was instrumental in limiting the Spartans' scoring opportunities inside.


Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans forward Kiki Iriafen (44) drives to the basket as UNC Greensboro Spartans forward Yacine N'Diaye (5) tries to block her shot during the second quarter at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

The USC Trojans' defense was relentless throughout the game, accumulating a total of 17 steals which translated into numerous fast-break opportunities. Their ability to convert turnovers into points was evident as they scored an impressive 32 points off turnovers.


Spartan Efforts


Despite facing a tough USC defense, UNC Greensboro showed resilience. They managed to draw fouls effectively leading to free throw attempts but struggled with their shooting accuracy across all fronts which significantly hampered their ability to keep up with USC's pace.


Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) and UNC Greensboro Spartans guard Makiah Asidanya (21) chase the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA Tournament game at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead


The next challenge for USC is set against Mississippi State Bulldogs at Galen Center in Los Angeles on March 24th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this exciting matchup live as it promises to be another step towards securing a spot at competing for college basketball's highest honor – The Champions Cup.


As we continue our journey through this thrilling post-season tournament series, let’s rally behind our team for what promises to be an exhilarating encounter against Mississippi State Bulldogs. Share this article and spread word about our team’s fantastic performance!

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