Connecticut 79, at Southern California 51

LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The top-ranked Connecticut Huskies delivered a defensive masterclass, overwhelming Southern California from the opening tip and cruising to a 79-51 victory in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at a sold-out Galen Center. The Huskies (10-0) held the Women of Troy (7-3) to a season-low in points and field goal percentage, forcing 19 turnovers and converting them into 28 points. Connecticut’s defensive pressure was the story, holding USC to just 17 points in the first half on 6-of-28 shooting, effectively deciding the contest before halftime. Azzi Fudd led all scorers with 17 points for Connecticut, while… Read more...