LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The Southern California Women of Troy opened their 2025-26 season with a commanding performance, cruising to an 87-48 victory over the New Mexico State Aggies in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday night at the Galen Center.

A crowd of 3,971 watched as the Women of Troy, utilizing a deep and talented roster, overwhelmed the Aggies from the opening tip. Southern California established control early, outscoring New Mexico State 20-13 in the first quarter and then delivering a decisive 25-point second quarter to build a 45-23 halftime lead. The onslaught continued after the break, with Southern California maintaining at least a 20-point cushion throughout the second half.

The game was a showcase for Southern California’s balanced offensive attack and stifling defense. Five players scored in double figures for the Women of Troy, led by Londynn Jones with 16 points. Jazzy Davidson filled the stat sheet with 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists, while Kara Dunn just missed a double-double with 12 points and eight rebounds. Kennedy Smith added 11 points and Dayana Mendes chipped in nine.

Despite the lopsided score, New Mexico State found a bright spot in the individual performance of Lucia Yenes. The Aggies’ guard was a persistent offensive threat, scoring a game-high 27 points. She also contributed five rebounds and three blocked shots in 32 minutes of action. Imani Warren was the only other Aggie to reach double figures, finishing with 11 points.

Southern California’s defense was relentless, forcing numerous turnovers and disrupting New Mexico State’s offensive flow throughout the contest. The Aggies struggled to find consistent scoring outside of Yenes, managing only 10 points in the second quarter and nine in the fourth.

The victory gives Southern California a 1-0 start to the season, while New Mexico State begins its campaign 0-1. The Women of Troy now look ahead to a high-profile early-season test, traveling to face North Carolina State in Charlotte on Sunday. The Aggies will seek their first win when they return home to host N.M. Highlands next Tuesday.

According to Interstat’s ELO system, Southern California entered the game with a 99.10 percent probability to win, a forecast that proved accurate as the Women of Troy dominated from start to finish.