JuJu Watkins scores 21 as No. 4 USC tops No. 8 Maryland 79-74, handing the Terps their first loss

Maryland guard Saylor Poffenbarger (6) takes a shot over Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in College Park, Md.

Maryland guard Saylor Poffenbarger (6) takes a shot over Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)


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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — JuJu Watkins scored 21 points before fouling out in the final minute, and No. 4 Southern California held on to hand No. 8 Maryland its first loss, 79-74. Shyanne Sellers scored 26 points for Maryland, but the Terrapins came up empty down the stretch after leading by seven in the fourth quarter. A three-point play by Kiki Iriafen gave USC a 75-72 lead with 1:28 to play. Then Rayah Marshall blocked a jumper by Sellers. Watkins fouled out on an offensive foul with 31 seconds left, but Maryland's Saylor Poffenbarger missed from 3-point range.

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