The No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes (20-2, 9-2) take on the No. 7 USC Trojans (20-2, 10-1) in a high-stakes women’s college basketball showdown on Saturday night. This matchup marks their first meeting as conference rivals, though they last faced off in November 2023, with USC securing an 83-74 victory.
Both teams are coming off tough battles, setting the stage for an intense clash.
Game Details
• Date:Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
• Time:9:00 PM EST
• TV Channel:FOX
• Live Stream:Fubo (Free trial available)
What to Expect
USC’s Recent Form
The Trojans suffered their first conference loss last weekend, falling 76-69 to Iowa in a game that saw Caitlin Clark’s jersey retired. They rebounded strongly against Wisconsin, winning 86-64 despite a quiet night from star guard JuJu Watkins, who went 4-for-11 from the field. Kiki Iriafen led USC with 15 points, while the bench made a significant impact—Avery Howell and Kayleigh Heckel both scored in double digits, with Heckel also adding five assists and three steals.
Ohio State’s Challenge
The Buckeyes are looking to recover after a 65-52 loss to undefeated UCLA. Struggling against a stifling defense, Ohio State shot just 29.4% from the field. Jaloni Cambridge led the team with 21 points but had a tough shooting night (7-for-20). Cotie McMahon contributed 14 points on 6-for-15 shooting. Against USC, they’ll need more efficiency and better ball movement to avoid another setback.
How to Watch
Fans can catch all the action live on FOX or stream the game on Fubo with a free trial (regional restrictions may apply).
Will Ohio State bounce back, or will USC defend their home court? Tune in to find out!
