JuJu Watkins, an All-American and player of the year candidate, scored 27 vs. the Hawkeyes. She is averaging 24.5 points per game and almost four assists. The ESPN BPI gives USC a

The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team is nearing the end of a long stretch of road games, but returns to the Kohl Center for a stopgap in between. The Badgers shot 37.3% from the field and 33.3% from 3 in their loss, as Maryland found ways to make shots and Wisconsin rarely did enough.

Jan. 29 at Maryland: Early foul trouble, subpar free throw shooting, an early rash of turnovers and the inability to finish plays it normally completes combined to send Wisconsin to a 76-68 loss. Graduate guard John Tonje posted 23 points and graduate center Steven Crowl added 10 points and nine rebounds.

The Marquette men's basketball team has been on track for a No. 2 seeding in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season. But a crucial week for the Golden Eagles (14-4, 8-2 Big East) with two tough road games will likey have an effect on how the tournament committee views them.