USC Women's Basketball News: 3 Key Matchups for USC Lady Trojans in 2024-25 College Basketball Season

The USC Lady Trojans are gearing up for the 2024-25 college basketball season with high expectations after a strong previous run.

They narrowly missed the Final Four last year, and this season, they aim to make a deeper tournament push. The Trojans are currently ranked second in ESPN’s early rankings, just behind the South Carolina Gamecocks.

As they prepare for the upcoming season, here are the three toughest matchups the Lady Trojans will face:

1. USC vs. Notre Dame – November 23

USC will kick off its two-game series against Notre Dame at home. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams since 2011, despite their long-standing rivalry in other sports.

The game will feature standout players like JuJu Watkins from USC and Hannah Hidalgo from Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are coming off a successful 28-7 season and a Sweet 16 appearance, making this a challenging opener for the Trojans.

2. Home and Away Series with UCLA

The rivalry with UCLA is always a significant test for USC. Last season, the Trojans managed to split their series with the Bruins after losing both games the previous year. This year, they will face UCLA twice again, providing an opportunity to assert their dominance in this local rivalry.

3. USC vs. UConn – December 21

One of the most anticipated games of the season will be against UConn. JuJu Watkins, who set a freshman scoring record last season, will go head-to-head with Paige Bueckers , who is in her final college season.

This matchup is particularly exciting as both players are among the best in women’s college basketball. UConn defeated USC in their last encounter, adding extra motivation for the Trojans.

With these challenging games on the schedule, the USC Lady Trojans are set for an exciting season ahead.