The No. 3 University of Southern California women’s basketball team will continue its nonconference schedule by hosting the College of Charleston on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. PT at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. This game will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs and will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network.
Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb, in her sixth season with USC and holding a 113-50 record, leads the Trojans. USC is ranked third in the AP poll as of November 9, 2026, marking the first NCAA-era team to be ranked in the top five of the AP Preseason Poll after being unranked in the previous season’s final rankings. The Trojans opened their season with a historic 78-point victory margin over Utah State, the second-largest in program history.
Senior guard JuJu Watkins returns this season after missing the previous year due to injury and has been recognized as an AP Preseason All-American for the second time. Watkins is averaging 26.5 points per game through two contests, ranking ninth nationally. Freshman guard/forward Saniyah Hall, a McDonald’s All-American and Big Ten Freshman of the Week, is also contributing significantly alongside sophomore guard Jazzy Davidson and junior guard Kennedy Smith, both decorated with multiple accolades.
The USC roster is notable for its historic height advantage, being the tallest team in both USC history and the Big Ten this season, with an average height of 6-foot-1 and nine players over 6 feet tall. The Trojans will follow this home game with a road contest against No. 1 South Carolina on November 15 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
CSB Take
The University of Southern California women’s basketball team has rapidly emerged as a national contender in the 2026-27 season, powered by JuJu Watkins’s return and the rise of talented freshmen like Saniyah Hall. The upcoming game against College of Charleston is a crucial opportunity for the Trojans to build upon early season success before facing top-ranked opponents. With a combination of historic height, elite coaching, and depth of talent, USC is well-positioned for a strong postseason run.
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