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UCLA Seeks Perfect Big Ten Finish in Sold-Out USC Rematch

UCLA treats the rivalry as an elimination-game rehearsal to safeguard its No. 1-seed profile.

USC’s Jazzy Davidson drives against UCLA’s Gabriela Jaquez during the third quarter of the Bruins’ 80-46 victory Jan. 3, 2026, at Pauley Pavilion. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
UCLA’s Kiki Rice drives to the hoop amid three USC players during the first quarter of the Bruins’ 80-46 victory Jan. 3, 2026, at Pauley Pavilion. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
UCLA coach Cori Close talks to her team during a timeout in the first half against Michigan on Feb. 8, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Overview

  • Tipoff is 3 p.m. PT Sunday at USC’s sold-out Galen Center with television coverage on FS1.
  • No. 2 UCLA enters 27-1 overall and 17-0 in the Big Ten, riding 21 straight wins as it looks to complete an undefeated conference regular season.
  • Coach Cori Close has the Bruins operating with a 1-0, elimination-game mindset, led by seniors including 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts and guard Kiki Rice.
  • USC is 17-11 (9-8) after consecutive losses at Ohio State and Penn State and is now projected around an No. 8 NCAA Tournament seed.
  • Freshman Jazzy Davidson has averaged 23.4 points over her last eight games as USC stresses cohesion for the rematch, which doubles as Senior Night for ex-Bruin Londynn Jones.