Londynn Jones Leads No. 17 USC to a Comeback Victory Against No. 20 Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Londynn Jones played a crucial role in the No. 17 USC women’s basketball team’s 74-66 victory over previously unbeaten Nebraska on Monday, scoring all 13 of her points during a decisive third quarter in Big Ten action.
Jones had a quiet first half, taking only one shot, which she missed. However, she ignited the Trojans after teammate Jazzy Davidson grabbed a rebound and scored to kick off the third quarter. Fueled by Jones’s three consecutive three-pointers, USC (10-3, 2-0) quickly surged ahead, transforming a two-point halftime deficit into a 47-38 lead within just two minutes.
Despite trailing 65-52 after three quarters, the Cornhuskers (12-1, 1-1) made a strong push, narrowing the gap to 69-65 following a rebound basket from Britt Prince with 2:42 remaining. USC responded with a crucial basket from Kara Dunn, who also sealed the victory with a free throw in the final minute.
Prince led Nebraska with 18 points and seven assists, while teammates Logan Nissley and Eliza Maupin added 10 points each. Nebraska demonstrated strong early form, hitting half of their ten shots in the opening quarter, including two three-pointers, and going a perfect eight-for-eight at the free-throw line.
The Trojans displayed resilience in the second quarter, as Dunn and Davidson each contributed four points during a 10-2 run that leveled the score at 22-22. Davidson’s final basket of the half brought USC within just two points, trailing 38-36 at the break.
USC will next face No. 4 UCLA on Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.
