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USC Suspends Desman Stephens II After Hit on Dante Moore

Brandon King

USC linebacker Desman Stephens II has been suspended for one game following his ejection during Saturday’s 41-27 loss to Oregon. Stephens was ejected for targeting after delivering a late hit to Ducks quarterback Dante Moore during the second quarter. Moore was attempting to slide when Stephens made contact with his head. Moore remained on the field while receiving medical attention before eventually being taken away on a stretcher and transported by ambulance. Stephens’ actions following the hit also drew significant attention. He celebrated after the play while Moore was being…

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JuJu Watkins wins Naismith Player of the Year

Brandon King

JuJu Watkins was named the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Player of the Year. The Trojans star completed her second stellar season, averaging 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists as she helped lead USC to a 31-4 overall record and 16-1 within the Big 10 on the path to a no.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.  When the Trojans stepped up against tougher competition, Watkins was even better, averaging 26.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks against AP top ten opponents.  Watkins became the first player, be it Division I, WNBA, or NBA since 2000 to…

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Second half powers USC to 77-48 win over Florida A&M

Brandon King

From Florida A&M Sports Information: LOS ANGELES | The Florida A&M University men’s basketball team trailed by one at the end of the first half, but could not slow down USC in a 77-48 loss to the Trojans to open the season on Tuesday night at the Galen Center. The Rattlers (0-1) trailed, 24-23, at the break, but the Trojans (1-0) outscored FAMU in the second half, 53-25. DJ Jones paced Florida A&M with 12 points, four rebounds and two steals. Bryce Moragne chipped in 11 points, four rebounds and two assists, while…

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