McKenzie Forbes scored 26 points and No. 5 Southern California beat No. 2 Stanford 74-61 to win the Pac-12 Tournament championship and earn the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Trojans played in the championship game for the first time since 2014, when they also defeated Stanford. That was their only other tournament title.
Southern California center Clarice Akunwafo grabs a rebound over Stanford forward Nunu Agara during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Las Vegas. Southern California guard JuJu Watkins reacts after having her shot blocked by Stanford forward Cameron Brink during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Las Vegas.
The Trojans played in the championship game for the first time since 2014, when they also defeated Stanford. That was their only other tournament title. Forbes, who came in averaging 13.1 points per game, found success whether she was attacking the rim, hitting mid-range jumpers or firing 3-pointers. The senior finished 11 of 21 from the floor, including 4 of 8 from 3-point range, and was named the tournament’s most outstanding player.USC freshman sensation JuJu Watkins had a frustrating game, finishing with nine points on 2-of-15 shooting. It was the first time she didn’t score in double figures.
Stanford: After ranking first in the nation in rebounding margin , the Cardinal were outrebounded 48-28, including 18-6 on the offensive glass.
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