JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women's basketball's top stars
JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers both showed out in a primetime matchup between two of the brightest stars in women’s basketball
By DOUG FEINBERG
Published - Dec 22, 2024, 08:19 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 22, 2024, 08:19 AM EST
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers both showed out in a primetime matchup between two of the brightest stars in women's basketball.
Watkins got the best of the rematch from last season's Elite Eight that UConn won, helping No. 7 USC to a 72-70 victory over the fourth-ranked Huskies on Saturday night in front of a sold out crowd of 15,684 fans.
Watkins said it was probably the biggest crowd she’s played in front of so far.
“I think it's a testament to when you give women's basketball a platform, we're going to perform,” said Watkins, who scored 25 points. "I think tonight was an excellent game. ... It was beautiful to be a part of and I can imagine watching it, super exciting.”
