USC grounded in LA as FAA issues nationwide ground stop affecting teams
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 14, 2026, 12:25 AM
Last updated Nov 14, 2026
USC's women's basketball team is stranded at LAX due to a FAA nationwide ground stop issued on November 13. The team was preparing to fly to South Carolina for a highly anticipated game against the No. 1 ranked Gamecocks this Sunday. USC reported they were on the tarmac and ten minutes from takeoff when the order was implemented, forcing them to return to their home arena. Both teams remain undefeated at 3-0 this season, adding to the stakes of the matchup. Other programs, including NC State and UConn, are also navigating potential impacts from the FAA situation.
- •USC faces South Carolina on November 15 in South Carolina.
- •Trojans were grounded shortly before takeoff at LAX.
- •Both teams have perfect 3-0 records this season.
- •Other programs, including NC State, are also affected.
- •UConn is already in Louisville for their game.
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — FAA Ground Stop Leaves USC Basketball Stranded In Los Angeles
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — USC stuck in LA following FAA ground stop, many other women's basketball teams impacted
"Ahead of one of the biggest women's college basketball games of the season, USC is grounded at LAX following the FAA nationwide ground stop order.
"A nationwide FAA ground stop grounded USC women's basketball on Friday. The team faces a long wait before playing South Carolina.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 14, 2026, 12:25 AMFAA Ground Stop Leaves USC Basketball Stranded In Los Angeles
A nationwide FAA ground stop grounded USC women's basketball on Friday. The team faces a long wait before playing South Carolina.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 11:37 PMUSC stuck in LA following FAA ground stop, many other women's basketball teams impacted
Ahead of one of the biggest women's college basketball games of the season, USC is grounded at LAX following the FAA nationwide ground stop order.
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