USC vs. UConn (Dec 21, 2024) Pregame

USC Trojans (10-1, 1-0 Big Ten) at UConn Huskies (10-1, 1-0 Big East)

Hartford, Connecticut; Saturday at 20 EST

Huskies -7.5; over/under is 139.5

BOTTOM LINE: UConn no. 4 receives no. 7 USC after Sarah Strong scored 29 points in UConn’s 101-68 win over the Iowa State Cyclones.

The Huskies have gone 5-0 in home games. UConn ranks second in the Big East in team defense, allowing 53.4 points while holding opponents to 36.0% shooting.

The Trojans are 1-0 on the road. USC has an 8-1 record against opponents over .500.

UConn is averaging 9.0 made 3-pointers per game. match, 3.9 more shots than the 5.1 per game, USC gives up. USC is averaging 7.1 made 3-pointers per game. match this season, 0.5 more points per match than UConn allows.

TOP PERFORMERS: Paige Bueckers is averaging 20.6 points, four assists and 2.1 steals for the Huskies.

JuJu Watkins scores 24.7 points per game. game and is averaging 5.8 rebounds for the Trojans.

LAST 10 GAMES: Huskies: 9-1, averaging 80.5 points, 33.8 rebounds, 21.2 assists, 9.2 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 51.3% from the field . Their opponents have averaged 55.5 points per game. match.

Trojans: 9-1, averaging 88.1 points, 40.4 rebounds, 19.6 assists, 13.1 steals and 6.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 48.9 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Write and data from Sports radar.