There was one inexplicable possession when UCLA used a zone in the first half and lost track of Watkins on a baseline cut. She found herself completely unguarded in the corner, sinking a 3-pointer to put USC up 14, the home team’s biggest lead of the game.

JuJu Watkins scored 38 points to lead sixth-ranked Southern California over No. 1 UCLA 71-60, handing the crosstown rival Bruins their first loss of the season

USC upset UCLA behind an epic game from JuJu Watkins, who gained ground in the player of the year race. Did the Trojans do enough for a No. 1 seed?

Lauren Betts, the Big Ten’s No. 2 scorer behind Watkins, had 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Bruins (23-1, 11-1). They were the nation’s last unbeaten Division I team. USC outscored the Bruins 24-8 in the fourth,

JuJu Watkins compiled 38 points, 11 rebounds, eight blocked shots and five assists as No. 6 Southern California knocked off the last remaining undefeated team in the country, beating No. 1 UCLA 71-60 on Thursday at Los Angeles.