Penn State Rallies To Defeat Usc Women, Despite Kara Dunn's 24 Points

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Kara Dunn had 24 points and Jazzy Davidson had 22, but Penn State rallied to conclusion nan USC women, 85-82 connected Wednesday night.

The Trojans led 62-58, early successful nan 4th fourth and 70-68 pinch 5:35 to play earlier Kiyomi McMiller and Moriah Murray made cardinal shots to springiness Penn State nan lead.

Penn State extended its lead to 79-74 aft a 15-foot jumper by McMiller. The teams exchanged buckets until Dunn deed a three-pointer pinch 14 seconds left, pulling nan Trojans backmost wrong 2 astatine 82-80. McMiller was fouled instantly aft nan inbounds pass, and made some her free throws. Davidson scored connected a layup to make it 84-82 pinch 4 seconds remaining. Vitoria Santana was fouled and made 1 of 2 free throws pinch 3 seconds remaining, but USC was incapable to get a changeable disconnected aft that.

Dunn made a season-high six three-pointers and had six rebounds and 3 assists. Davidson had her 25th consecutive double-figure scoring capacity and sixth consecutive 20-point game. Kennedy Smith had 19 points on pinch six rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and a block.

With nan loss, USC drops to 17-11 wide and 9-8 successful Big Ten play. Wednesday was Penn State’s 2nd triumph all-time and first triumph against USC since Jan. 6, 1980.