JuJu Watkins stats tonight: How many points did USC star rake in against Seton Hall? (Nov 27)

JuJu Watkins and the No. 6 USC Trojans returned to winning ways on Wednesday night, defeating the Seton Hall Pirates 84-51 in the showcase game of the Acrisure Holiday Invitational.

Watkins scored 20 points to help the Trojans improve to 5-1. She shot 7-of-13 from the field, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. She also knocked down four of her five free throws.

Watkins also showed her defensive prowess, recording three blocks and one steal.

Below are her stats from the game against the Pirates:

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	FT	ORB-DRB	STL	BLK	PF	TO
JuJu Watkins	33	20	7	2	7-13	2-4	4-5	1-6	1	3	4	8

JuJu Watkins leads USC in scoring again in win vs. Seton Hall

Watkins scored nine of her 20 points in the first half, helping USC build a 42-26 advantage at the break. The Trojans cruised to victory after that, with Watkins scoring 11 of USC's 42 points in the second half.

Watkins has now scored at least 20 points in five of the Trojans' first six games. She reached that mark in the games against Ole Miss, Cal State Northridge, Santa Clara and Notre Dame. She leads USC in scoring this season, averaging 21.7 points per game.

JuJu Watkins' turnovers a growing concern for USC

Opposing teams have been sending multiple defenders on Watkins with regularity this season, recognizing the sophomore guard as USC's main offensive weapon.

Turnovers have become a problem for Watkins as a result. She committed eight of those in their win against Seton Hall after turning the ball over five times in USC's previous game against Notre Dame.

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It wasn't just Watkins who wreaked havoc against the Seton Hall defense, as three other players scored in double figures for the Trojans. Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) cheers for her teammates from the bench during the fourth quarter of their game in the Acrisure Series. Photo: Imagn

Rayah Marshall posted a double-double, recording 14 points and 11 boards. She also had six assists, three steals and two blocks in 26 minutes of action. Avery Howell provided the support off the bench, scoring 14 points for USC.

Faith Masonius impressed for the Pirates, scoring a game-high 25 points in a losing effort. She shot 11-of-21 from the floor.