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JuJu Watkins scores 21 points in USC's victory over UNLV

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 11:31 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

JuJu Watkins scores 21 points in USC's victory over UNLV

Summary

JuJu Watkins returned to the court on November 2, 2026, after a 588-day absence due to an ACL injury. She scored 21 points in No. 3 USC's 100-68 win against UNLV at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Watkins scored her first basket early in the first quarter and finished with five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block. USC's defense was effective, forcing 11 turnovers in the first half. The Trojans will play Utah State in their next matchup on Sunday.

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•USC leads UNLV 52-39 at halftime.
•Watkins scored 21 points in her first game since March 2025.
•USC forced 11 turnovers in the first half.
•Reigning national freshman of the year Jazzy Davidson also had a strong performance.
•Next game for USC is against Utah State on Sunday.

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11:31 PMYahoo Sports — USC star JuJu Watkins dazzles in first game in 588 days, scoring 21 points in rout

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JuJu Watkins was back on the court Monday for her first regulation basketball game in 588 days. It looked like she’d never left. In her first action since tearing her right ACL on March 24, 2025, the two-time All-American scored 21 points as No. 3 USC beat UNLV 100-68 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The 6-foot-2 senior guard was aggressive early Monday, scoring her first bucket with just under six minutes to play in the first quarter when she drove to the hoop for a basket and drew a foul in the
— Yahoo Sports

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