USC Routs Charleston 105-44 in Season Opener
The Trojans opened their season with a third straight 100-point game, the first time in program history.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Basketball
USC defeated College of Charleston 105-44 on Tuesday at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Saniyah Hall and Jazzy Davidson each scored 24 points for the Trojans.
Why it matters
The lopsided result sets an early tone for USC's season and highlights its depth and offensive output. It also marks a historic start for the program, with three 100-point games to open a season for the first time.
Hall shot 8-of-15 from the field, including 2-of-6 from three-point range, and made six of eight free throws in 23 minutes. USC's 52 rebounds to Charleston's 36 and 21 forced turnovers highlight its advantage on the boards and defensively.
The players
Saniyah Hall
A USC freshman guard who was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week and led the Trojans with 24 points in the season opener.
Jazzy Davidson
A USC guard who matched Hall with 24 points in the Trojans' 105-44 win over College of Charleston.
The details
Hall finished with 24 points, eight rebounds and two assists against Charleston. Officials reviewed a play in which Hall was reportedly hit in the abdomen by a defender and concluded the contact was not a flagrant foul under NCAA women's basketball replay rules.
Timeline
Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2026): USC defeats College of Charleston 105-44 at the Galen Center.
Nov. 9, 2026: Hall is named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
Season Trajectory
USC's 105-44 opening win and third straight 100-point game to begin the season is a historic start for the program. The result sets up a Sunday test against No. 1 South Carolina in Greenville, which will show how the Trojans measure up against a top-ranked opponent.
Fans tracking USC's early-season performance can follow the Trojans' scoring and rebounding trends as they prepare for a Sunday game against the nation's top-ranked team. Hall's combined scoring and efficiency numbers offer a useful benchmark for her early production.
The takeaway
USC's early-season offensive output and rebounding edge are signs of a deep roster heading into a major test against South Carolina. Watching how the Trojans handle that matchup will show whether the strong start holds against elite competition.
What happens next
USC will face No. 1 South Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 15, in Greenville, with tipoff at 1 p.m. ET on ABC.
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