USC Women’s Basketball Returns to Galen Center with 11-Game Win Streak

Women’s Basketball Game Preview: USC vs. Penn State

Date: January 10, 2025

Venue: Galen Center, Los Angeles

Time: Sunday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m.

USC Record: 15-1, 5-0 in Big Ten

Penn State Record: 9-7, 0-5 in Big Ten

The upcoming matchup between the #4 USC Trojans (15-1, 5-0) and Penn State Nittany Lions (9-7, 0-5) is set to take place at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. USC holds a 4-1 series lead against Penn State, with their last meeting resulting in a 71-70 victory for USC.

Key Points for USC This Week:

  • USC will play a single Big Ten game at home against Penn State on Jan. 12.
  • An Alumni Celebration event will take place during the game, with a halftime presentation honoring the program’s visiting alumni.
  • USC’s game scheduled for Jan. 15 against Northwestern may be rescheduled by the conference.

Where to Watch and Follow the Game:

  • The USC vs. Penn State game will be televised on BTN, with Tammy Blackburn and A.J. Kanell providing commentary.
  • USC games are also available live on ESPN radio and can be streamed on USCTrojans.com/listen and the USC Trojans GameDay app with Eli Kleinmann on the radio calls.

USC Rankings and Quick Hits:

  • USC is currently ranked #4 in the AP poll and #5 in the USA TODAY Coaches poll.
  • Players Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins have been consistent in scoring double digits in all 16 games this season.
  • Head Coach Lindsay Gottlieb earned her 300th career victory in a recent game.
  • USC has had impressive victories and milestones throughout the season, showcasing the team’s strength and talent.

This game preview sets the stage for an exciting matchup between USC and Penn State, highlighting key players, rankings, and achievements of the USC women’s basketball team. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of USC’s games in the Big Ten Conference.

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