2025 storylines to watch as women’s college basketball heats up
UCLA is the only undefeated team, but USC and JuJu Watkins loom in the new-look Big Ten. The SEC is still strong, while Notre Dame and TCU also look like contenders for the Final Four.
It’s time for USC women’s basketball to start a new winning streak.
The Trojans saw a 15-game winning streak halted with a 76-69 loss to Iowa on the road on Sunday. It was just the second loss of the season for No. 4 USC (19-2, 9-1 Big Ten) and the first since a 74-61 loss to No. 6 Notre Dame on Nov. 23, 2024.
Now, the Trojans will seek to get back on track with a matchup against Wisconsin (11-11, 2-9) on Wednesday at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The Badgers started the season 10-2 but have lost nine of their last 10 to fall to .500. Wisconsin is coming off an 84-71 loss to Purdue.
Despite the loss on Sunday, USC star JuJu Watkins finished with 27 points on 8-of-22 shooting from the field. Watkins is averaging 24.7 points per game this season.
Wednesday’s matchup will be the first time USC and Wisconsin face off.
Here’s how to watch the USC vs. Wisconsin women’s basketball game Thursday, including the start time, TV schedule and streaming information:
The Trojans and Badgers will stream exclusively on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service. Kim Adams and Zora Stephenson will be on the broadcast.
USC and Wisconsin will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) on Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
This section will be updated when odds become available.
Prediction: USC 75, Wisconsin 55
JuJu Watkins eclipses 30 points as the Trojans bounce back from the loss with a statement victory over the Badgers on the road.
Here’s a look at USC’s past five games. For the Trojans’ full 2024-25 schedule, click here.
Here’s a look at Wisconsin’s past five games. For the Badgers’ full 2024-25 schedule, click here.
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