UNLV Lady Rebels fall to No. 3 USC in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The UNLV Lady Rebels were defeated by No. 3 USC, 100-68, in their season opener on November 2, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Head coach Lindy La Rocque expects early challenges as her team faces a tough non-conference schedule, aiming to prepare for the upcoming Mountain West season. Despite winning two quarters and out-rebounding USC 40-35, the Rebels struggled during critical moments, particularly in the third quarter. Freshman Saniyah Hall led all scorers with 22 points, while JuJu Watkins marked her return after injury, contributing 21 points for USC. UNLV will next host UTSA on November 4.
- •UNLV falls to USC, 100-68, in season opener.
- •Saniyah Hall scores 22 points for the Rebels.
- •JuJu Watkins returns, scoring 21 points for USC.
- •UNLV out-rebounds USC 40-35.
- •Next game against UTSA on November 4.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lady Rebels focused on bigger picture after season opening defeat to No.3 USC
"LAS VEGAS – UNLV Lady Rebels’ head coach Lindy La Rocque expects her team to take some bumps and bruises during their stacked non-conference schedule.
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