Watkins sets record as Women of Troy “Fight On”
The 18-year-old is currently averaging 28.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.6 steals, and 1.6 blocks per outing. Watkins is also shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 35.6 percent from beyond the arc.
Earl Heath
Contributing Sports Writer
JuJu Watkins just concluded her 12th 30+ point contest of the 2023-24 NCAA season during a 74-68 home defeat against the No. 18-ranked Utah Utes this week. (she scored 30 points on 10-of-30 shooting from the floor, including 1-of-6 from long range), USC Women of Troy freshman wing JuJu Watkins also notched a major bigger-picture achievement.
The 6’2″ Sierra Canyon School product’s season now 705 points, a new USC freshman record, besting previous record-holder Paula McGee.
Despite the loss the women of Troy remain at No. 7 overall for the second straight week and are in the top ten for the fourth straight week. They are also the second-highest ranked AP Top 25 team among Pac-12 schools, only behind Stanford.
It has been a great season for Watkins who has emerged as a superstar for the PAC12 School.
The 18-year-old is currently averaging 28.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.6 steals, and 1.6 blocks per outing. Watkins is also shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 35.6 percent from beyond the arc.
Goal is to win the PAC-12 and make the NCAA tournament They currently have a 21-5 overall record and an 11-5 Pac-12 record. They rank third in the Pac-12 standings, and are in a strong spot heading into March.
For the Trojans to keep their spot or move up the rankings after the final regular season week, they’ll want to get wins this week in both of their games versus Arizona and Arizona State. The games will be on the road, to face the unranked teams who also do not have winning conference records.
Considering this and the fact that USC already has beaten both of these teams, they will be expected to get these wins.
