There was one inexplicable possession when UCLA used a zone in the first half and lost track of Watkins on a baseline cut. She found herself completely unguarded in the corner, sinking a 3-pointer to put USC up 14, the home team’s biggest lead of the game.

After 24 games, No. 1 UCLA women's basketball was finally conquered on Thursday, as it fell to its bitter rival, No. 6 USC, at the Galin Center. USC sophomore g

When UCLA and Southern California face off Thursday night, it will be more than just a matchup between crosstown rivals. It will be two top-10 teams meeting in what could be a preview of the Final Four.