No. 4 USC Trojans (14-1, 4-0 Big Ten) will square off against the No. 8 Maryland Terrapins (14-0, 4-0 Big Ten) in a highly anticipated Big Ten showdown on Wednesday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET at the XFINITY Center.
The Trojans, boasting a 14-1 overall record and a perfect 4-0 start in Big Ten play, have been on a tear with 10 consecutive wins since their 74-61 setback against Notre Dame on November 23. Under the guidance of head coach Lindsay Gottlieb, USC has proven its mettle, including a thrilling 72-70 triumph over UConn in late December, marking their most impressive victory this season.
On the other side, the Terrapins are coming off a strong 74-66 road victory against No. 23 Iowa, with Kaylene Smikle lighting up the scoreboard for a season-high 26 points. Smikle leads Maryland’s offense with 18.1 points per game and has been a model of consistency, hitting double figures in 13 consecutive games. She earned Co-Big Ten Player of the Week honors on Monday, her fourth career weekly accolade, after averaging 19.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 11 steals over three wins.
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Maryland Terrapins vs USC Trojans NCAA Women's game: Date and tip-off time
The Maryland Terrapins and the USC Trojans will lock horns in a highly anticipated NCAAW game on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT, at XFINITY Center at XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland.
| Date | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT |
| Venue | XFINITY Center |
| Location | College Park, Maryland |
How to watch Maryland Terrapins vs USC Trojans on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Maryland Terrapins and the USC Trojans live on:
- National TV channel: FS1
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Maryland Terrapins team news & key performers
Maryland's offensive arsenal runs deep, featuring six players averaging over eight points per contest. Shyanne Sellers has been a steady presence, scoring in double digits in 10 straight games. The Terrapins also have a promising trio of freshmen—Ava McKennie, Kyndal Walker, and Breanna Williams—all of whom bring championship pedigree from their high school days.
USC Trojans team news & key performers
Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins have been the backbone of the Trojans' offense, consistently scoring in double figures in all 15 games so far. Watkins has found her rhythm from beyond the arc, hitting at least one three-pointer in the last 10 outings. The duo made history on November 29, becoming only the second USC pair to each drop 30 or more points in a single game during their win over SLU. Earlier in the season, Gottlieb celebrated her 300th career coaching win with a commanding 123-39 victory over CSUN on November 12.