Tied at 53 with just over a minute to go, USC junior Alexyz Vaioletama went to her strong left hand to sink a runner and the Bruins. "X" provided the game-winning bucket as the Women of Troy opened Pac-12 play with a rivalry victory in Westwood.
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The Trojans were paced by a career-high 25 points from Ariya Crook, and captain Cassie Harberts added 12 points and 8 rebounds. Vaioletama finished with 9 points and 9 rebounds.
New head coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, who never lost to UCLA as a player, maintained her perfect record over the Bruins and moved to 8-5 on the young season. She joined Pac-12 Networks to sum up the dramatic night as only she can.
University Southern California Trojans
Wednesday, August 05
Wednesday, August 05
Wednesday, August 05
Wednesday, August 05
