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USC Trojans Basketball Coach Lindsay Gottlieb Reaches 300 Career Wins with Major Victory
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USC Trojans Basketball Coach Lindsay Gottlieb Reaches 300 Career Wins with Major Victory

USC The Trojans women’s basketball team took care of business at home, defeating the Cal State Northridge Matadors in one of the biggest wins in program history.

The Trojans had arguably one of their best games ever, defeating the Matadors 124-39. The 85-point margin of victory is the largest in program history.

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April 1, 2024; Portland, OR, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) drives to the basket against UConn Huskies guard Nika Muhl (10) in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Portland Regional final at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

JuJu Watkins has another great all-around game

USC superstar JuJu Watkins had high expectations after his stellar freshman season at Southern California. Through three games, Watkins has improved in every aspect of his game so far.

sophomore phenomenon He recorded 21 points, 9 assists and 6 steals in the win against CSUN. As the Trojans’ lead grew larger, Watkins would look to showcase his playmaking skills, which led to a nine-assist game. watkins He added four rebounds and three blocks with only one foul. It was his second 20-point game of the season and his best game of the season defensively.

USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb reaches 300 career wins

This wasn’t just any Tuesday night win for Gottlieb. By defeating CSUN, Gottlieb achieved the 300th win of his career.

Gottlieb’s career spans three universities. At UC Santa Barbara, Cal and now USC, all he did was win. The win against CSUN also marks Gottlieb’s 65th win against the Trojans. Gottlieb has had the Trojans since his first year at USC in 2021-22, and their record has been steadily improving each season. The fourth-year coach gets the Trojans off to an early start to the season.

If gottlieb and could see him reach the century milestone with the Trojans as USC moves closer to a couple more 30-win seasons over the next two years. In his eight years at Cal, Gottlieb won 179 games.

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April 1, 2024; Portland, OR, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) takes a shot on UConn Huskies forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Portland Regional final at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Trojans shoot more than 60 percent from the field

USC shot 60.8 percent from the field and 47.2 percent from three. Sometimes it seemed like the Trojans couldn’t miss. In the starting lineup, USC forward Kiki Iriafen and guard Talia von Oelhoffen went 2-for-2 and 3-for-6 from beyond the arc, respectively.

The Trojans got 50-plus points in production off the bench. USC had two freshman guards Kayleigh Heckel and Avery HowelI played effective matches on the bench. Howell scored 11 points and shot 3/5, while Heckel scored 14 points off the bench.

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