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Watkins returns with 21 points, Hall scores 22 in debut as USC rolls past UNLV for a 100-68 victory.

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Ramirez, W. (2026, November 2). Watkins returns with 21 points, Hall scores 22 in debut as USC rolls past UNLV for a 100-68 victory. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/watkins-returns-with-21-points-hall-scores-22-in-debut-as-usc-rolls-past-unlv-for-a-100-68-victory/article_d505084f-ebfc-54a8-a542-2210336101bd.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-11-03 · by W.g. Ramirez

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JuJu Watkins scored 21 points and Saniyah Hall added 22 in her college debut as Southern California defeated UNLV 100-68 on Monday night. USC's strong performance included a decisive third quarter where they outscored UNLV 31-10, extending their halftime lead from 52-39 to 83-49 by the end of the period. The Trojans shot 58.8% overall and had five players in double figures, while forcing 24 turnovers which they converted into 32 points.
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JuJu Watkins returned to play for USC on November 2, scoring 21 points in her debut after missing last season due to an ACL injury. The Trojans, ranked third nationally, defeated UNLV 100-68 in Las Vegas. Freshman Saniyah Hall made a strong impression with 22 points and seven rebounds in her collegiate debut. Jazzy Davidson also contributed significantly with 23 points on efficient shooting (10-for-11). USC's five players scored in double figures, demonstrating their depth and talent as they aim to end the team’s national championship drought since 1984.

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📰 JuJu Watkins Returns for USC
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LAS VEGAS Trojans UNLV USC the Lady Rebels

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UNLV ORG · 6× USC ORG · 6× Trojans ORG · 5× Hall PERSON · 3× Watkins PERSON · 2× the Lady Rebels ORG · 2× JuJu Watkins PERSON · 1× LAS VEGAS GPE · 1× Saniyah Hall PERSON · 1× Southern California ORG · 1×

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JuJu Watkins scored 21 points in her return after missing last season with an ACL injury, freshman Saniyah Hall added 22 in her collegiate debut and No. 3 Southern California defeated UNLV 100-68 on Monday.
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2026-11-03 · Toronto Star
Watkins returns with 21 points, Hall scores 22 in debut as USC rolls past UNLV for a 100-68 victory. · assertive framing

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JuJu Watkins scored 21 points in her return after missing last season with an ACL injury, freshman Saniyah Hall added 22 in her collegiate debut and No. 3 Southern California defeated UNLV 100-68 on Monday. asserted
California → score → Monday
Jazzy Davidson led all scorers with 23 points on 10-for-11 shooting for the Trojans. asserted
Davidson → lead → Trojans
Hall added seven rebounds and seven assists. asserted
Hall → add → rebounds
Kennedy Smith contributed 12 points and Sitaya Fagan had 11 for USC, giving the Trojans five scorers in double figures. asserted
Fagan → contribute → figures
Watkins added five rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes. asserted
Watkins → add → minutes
Maia Rosarion led UNLV with 12 points and Jayla Constant added 10. asserted
Constant → lead → 10
Meadow Roland grabbed a game-high nine rebounds for the Lady Rebels, who finished with a 40-35 rebounding advantage. asserted
who → grab → advantage
Watkins scored 11 points during a decisive third quarter in which USC outscored UNLV 31-10, stretching a 52-39 halftime lead to 83-49. asserted
USC → score → 83
The Trojans made 14 of 20 shots in the period while holding the Lady Rebels to 3-for-16 shooting. asserted
Trojans → make → shooting
Hall scored seven points and Davidson added six in the third, with both making all three of their field-goal attempts. asserted
both → score → attempts
UNLV missed all five of its 3-point attempts and went without a field goal over the final 4:14 of the quarter. asserted
UNLV → miss → quarter
USC shot 58.8% overall and held a 52-24 advantage in points in the paint. asserted
USC → shoot → paint
The Trojans forced 24 turnovers, converting them into 32 points, and recorded 13 steals. asserted
Trojans → force → steals
Hall scored nine points in the first quarter as USC built a 29-15 lead. asserted
USC → score → lead
UNLV outscored the Trojans 24-23 in the second quarter, making four of six 3-pointers before USC pulled away after halftime. asserted
USC → outscore → halftime
Up next UNLV hosts UTSA on Friday USC hosts Utah State on Sunday ___ asserted
USC → host → Sunday
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