UCLA Women's Basketball Vs USC, Part II: How To Watch, Predictions And More

The Bruins will look to stay undefeated against the cross-town rivals, the USC Trojans.

Alright, UCLA basketball fans, get ready for an exciting matchup. Your UCLA Lady Bruins will hit the court against their cross-town rivals, the USC Trojans. 

𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗣𝗧. 𝟮
 
🆚: No. 9 USC
🏟️: Galen Center
🕑: 2 p.m.
📺: Pac-12 Los Angeles
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— UCLA Women's Basketball (@UCLAWBB) January 14, 2024

How to Watch

The Lady Bruins, sitting pretty at number two in the nation, are back in action after a week-long hiatus, and they're gearing up to face the 12-1 and sixth-ranked USC Trojans. Tip-off is at 2 p.m. PT at the Galen Center, and you can catch the game on Pac-12 Network and Pac-12 LA, featuring the dynamic duo of Annie Marie Anderson and Mary Murphy on the call. For those opting for Fubo TV, you're covered, too.

Predictions

The UCLA Bruins don't have the comfort of playing at home, so there are always challenges in traveling for games. Granted, they don't have to travel very far. The Bruins remain to be the better team and should come away with the victory. 

Bruins 70 - USC 64

More

Currently boasting a flawless 14-0 record, the Lady Bruins are on a mission to maintain their undefeated streak. The Bruins clinched a 71-64 victory over the Trojans in their previous showdown just over two weeks ago. 

However, the game wasn't without its challenges, as USC's standout freshman, JuJu Watkins, dropped an impressive 27 points, earning 12 free throw attempts. Despite the stellar defensive effort holding her to under 30% shooting from the field, the Bruins know they need a comprehensive strategy to contain Watkins throughout the 40 minutes of play.

The Bruins are holding strong with an average of 86.2 points per game, securing 46.1 rebounds per game, and displaying proficiency with 72% shooting from the free-throw line and 35% from beyond the arc. 

As they aim for their 15th consecutive win, the Lady Bruins face the challenge of ending USC's impressive 16-game home win streak. Get ready for another thrilling clash between these rivals as they vie for supremacy on the basketball court.