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Oregon Women Rally Past No. 21 USC 71-66

Published 7 January 2026

LOS ANGELES Oregon's women's basketball team staged a dramatic comeback in the fourth quarter, scoring the final 14 points to defeat No. 21 Southern California 71-66 on Tuesday night at the Galen Center. The victory improved Oregon's record to 14-3 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten, while handing USC its first back-to-back losses of the season.

Ehis Etute led the Ducks with a career-high 17 points and 13 rebounds, providing a steady presence on both ends of the court. Katie Fiso added 14 points, six assists and eight rebounds, while Ari Long contributed 11 points, including a crucial stretch of three consecutive 3-pointers late in the game. Mia Jacobs also scored 11 points for Oregon.

For USC, which fell to 10-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play, Kara Dunn finished with a season-high 21 points and nine rebounds. Jazzy Davidson recorded a double-double with 14 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, but the Trojans could not hold their lead after building a substantial advantage early.

The Trojans dominated the opening quarter, jumping out to a 23-9 lead behind Dunn's 12 points, including two 3-pointers. They capped the period with a 16-0 run, extending their edge to 37-21 at...

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