Women's basketball poll

#4 USC Trojans

2025
Overall Record
28-3
Last Game
vs UCLA W 80-67
Conference Record
17-1
Next Game
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UCLA guard Londynn Jones (3) and Lauren Betts (51) react to a play against Southern California during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

No. 4 UCLA finds new tough, aggressive approach delivers Big Ten title win over No. 2 USC

Coach Cori Close challenged UCLA to arrive at the Big Ten Tournament as a tougher, more aggressive group than the one that lost to its dreaded rival, USC, last weekend.
March 10
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) shoots on UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Lauren Betts, strong defense lead No. 4 UCLA past No. 2 USC 72-67 in Big Ten title game

March 9
Michigan guard Syla Swords (12) drives on Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

No. 2 USC, No. 4 UCLA ready to square off in Round 3 with another Big Ten championship on the line

March 9
Southern California forward Kiki Iriafen (44) drives on Michigan guard Jordan Hobbs (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Iriafen’s 25 points send No. 2 Southern Cal past Michigan 82-70, into Big Ten title game

March 9
Indiana guard Lexus Bargesser (1) defends Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Watkins scores 31 to lead No. 2 USC past Indiana 84-79 and into the Big Ten Tournament semifinals

March 7

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USC and UCLA meet in Big Ten Championship

March 9

Agbo leads hot-shooting USC past Washington, eliminating Huskies from Big Ten tourney contention

March 8

USC Trojans and Michigan Wolverines square off in Big Ten Tournament

March 8

USC takes on Indiana in Big Ten Tournament

March 7
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins, left, reacts to getting a slap on the behind from former USC player Cheryl Miller after scoring during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Big Ten Tournament stage appears for another round between No. 2 USC and No. 4 UCLA

March 4
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins, right, shoots as UCLA forward Janiah Barker, left, and guard Elina Aarnisalo defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

No. 2 USC hopes to build off first conference title in 31 years in Big Ten tournament

March 4
Southern California head coach Lindsay Gottlieb, center, celebrates with her team after they defeated UCLA in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

No. 2 USC has best ranking in AP Top 25 in 39 years after beating UCLA; Texas still No. 1

March 3
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins, left, reacts to getting a slap on the behind from former USC player Cheryl Miller after scoring during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

USC’s JuJu Watkins hangs 30 points on UCLA at historic Pauley Pavilion

March 2
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins, left, blocks the shot of UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season title

March 2

Bryant and Illinois host Michigan

March 1

No. 2 UCLA Bruins face the No. 4 USC Trojans

March 1
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) celebrates after scoring as UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) and guard Londynn Jones (3) look on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC visit No. 2 UCLA in winner-take-all game for Big Ten regular-season title

March 1

No. 2 UCLA hosts Iriafen and No. 4 USC

February 28
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins controls the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women’s NCAA Tournament

February 28

Parrish, Thornton lead balanced Ohio State attack and hold off USC 87-82

February 27
UCLA's Lauren Betts shoots past Wisconsin's Alie Bisballe during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Lauren Betts scores 26 points to lead the way for UCLA in 91-61 rout of Wisconsin

February 27
Northwestern guards Maggie Pina (3), Melannie Daley (21), forward Caileigh Walsh (10) and guard Casey Harter walk down the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue at the Big Ten women's tournament, March 6, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Northwestern women take forfeits for not playing January games at UCLA, USC over wildfire concerns

February 26
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) celebrates with forward Kiki Iriafen (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

No. 4 USC beats 25th-ranked Illinois 76-66 to retain sole possession of 1st in the Big Ten at 15-1

February 23

No. 25 Illinois visits No. 4 USC after Watkins’ 28-point showing

February 23

No. 4 USC takes on No. 25 Illinois, seeks 25th win of season

February 22

Rutgers visits Washington after Sellers’ 24-point showing

February 20
USC forward Kiki Iriafen blocks a shot by Michigan State guard Julia Ayrault (40) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

JuJu Watkins scores 28 as fourth-ranked Southern California beats No. 22 Michigan State 83-75

February 20

Washington faces Rutgers following Sellers’ 24-point showing

February 19

No. 4 USC plays No. 22 Michigan State, aims for 5th straight win

February 19

No. 4 USC Trojans square off against the No. 22 Michigan State Spartans

February 18

Iriafen scores 16 points as No. 6 USC women rally to beat Washington 69-64

February 17
UCLA center Lauren Betts seated on the bench with a boot, fourth from right, follows the action from the bench during the first half against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Lauren Betts out with right foot injury for top-ranked UCLA

February 17

No. 6 USC visits Washington after Watkins’ 38-point game

February 16

No. 6 USC takes on Washington after Watkins’ 38-point performance

February 15
UCLA head coach Cori Close gestures during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

No. 1 UCLA ends its run as nation’s lone unbeaten team with upset loss to crosstown rival USC

February 14
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