LOS ANGELES — The regular season in women’s college basketball is coming to a close, and the Big Ten regular season title will be decided Saturday in the crosstown showdown between No. 2 UCLA and No. 3 Southern California.
It will be the second meeting of the season between the two California schools that have been among the best in the country. In the first matchup on Feb. 13, USC star JuJu Watkins had an incredible performance to lead the Trojans past the Bruins and hand their rival the first loss of the season. Now, the second meeting takes place on UCLA’s home court and in the regular season finale for both sides. The winner of the contest will get the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten tournament next week as they each remain in the hunt for a top seed in the NCAA Tournament.
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When is UCLA vs. USC women’s basketball game?
The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at 9 p.m. ET.
How to watch UCLA vs. USC
Date: Saturday, March 1
Time: 9 p.m. ET
TV: Fox
Streaming options: Fox Sports Go app | Fubo (free trial)
Fox will nationally broadcast Saturday’s game between UCLA and USC. It can be streamed on the Fox Sports Go app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries Fox and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
What channel is UCLA vs. USC women’s basketball game on?
USC and UCLA’s matchup on Thursday will be broadcasted on Fox.
UCLA starting lineup
Kiki Rice, G
Londynn Jones, G
Gabriela Jaquez, F
Angela Dugalic, F
Lauren Betts, C
USC starting lineup
Kennedy Smith, G
JuJu Watkins, G
Talia von Oelhoffen, G
Rayah Marshall, F
Kiki Iriafen, F
UCLA vs. USC women’s basketball odds
Odds according to BetMGM.
Spread: UCLA (-4.5)
Moneyline: UCLA (-250); USC (+200)
Over/under: 140.5
UCLA resume
Record: 27-1
NET ranking: No. 5
Quad 1 record: 10-1
Quality wins: No. 6 South Carolina, No. 18 Baylor, No. 17 Maryland, No. 12 Ohio State, No. 22 Michigan State
Losses: No. 3 USC
USC resume
Record: 25-2
NET ranking: No. 6
Quad 1 record: 9-2
Quality wins: Mississippi, No. 5 Connecticut, No. 17 Maryland, No. 12 Ohio State, No. 2 UCLA, No. 22 Michigan State
Losses: No. 4 Notre Dame, Iowa
UCLA last five results
Thursday, Feb. 13: USC 71, UCLA 60
Sunday, Feb. 16: UCLA 75, Michigan State 69
Thursday, Feb. 20: UCLA 70, Illinois 55
Sunday, Feb. 23: UCLA 67, Iowa 65
Wednesday, Feb. 26: UCLA 91, Wisconsin 61
USC last five results
Saturday, Feb. 8: USC 84, Ohio State 63
Thursday, Feb. 13: USC 71, UCLA 60
Sunday, Feb. 16: USC 69, Washington 64
Wednesday, Feb. 19: USC 83, Michigan State 75
Sunday, Feb. 23: USC 76, Illinois 66
Keys to UCLA vs. USC
There’s more than just city bragging rights at stake when UCLA and Southern California meet again on Saturday.
The No. 2 Bruins and No. 3 Trojans had an epic first clash on Feb. 13, with JuJu Watkins delivering a signature performance as USC beat its rival in front of its home fans. The second game will take place at UCLA. Just like the first matchup at the Galen Center, an electric environment is expected; it will be a sell-out crowd at Pauley Pavilion.
UCLA and USC have had little trouble in their first season in the Big Ten. Saturday’s winner can cap off an incredible regular season with a championship and generate momentum as March Madness approaches. Each team has national championship aspirations and is in prime position to get a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament based on Thursday’s selection committee rankings.
‘It’s for all the marbles here,’ said USC forward Rayah Marshall.
– Read the keys and things to watch for the matchup here.
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