Freshman phenom Jazzy Davidson leads USC past Indiana

Davidson's 24 points, 6 rebounds, and all-around play power Trojans' 5th straight win

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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USC freshman Jazzy Davidson continued her breakout season, scoring 24 points with 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 assists, and 2 blocks to lead the Trojans to a 79-73 victory over Indiana. The win is USC's 5th straight, solidifying their standing as one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten.

Why it matters

With star player JuJu Watkins sidelined, Davidson has emerged as a superstar freshman, taking over games and helping propel USC into contention for a high NCAA tournament seed. Her dominant performances have been a major factor in the Trojans' recent surge.

The details

Davidson scored her 24 points on an efficient 8-of-10 shooting, including making 8-of-10 free throws. She also contributed 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 assists, and 2 blocks in 40 minutes of action. Kara Dunn (16 points) and Kennedy Smith (15 points) also played key roles in the victory. USC overcame a late push from Indiana, with junior guard Malia Samuels making several crucial defensive plays down the stretch to seal the win.

  • On February 13, 2026, USC defeated Indiana 79-73 at the Galen Center.
  • Four days earlier, on February 9, Davidson had set a career-high with 27 points.

The players

Jazzy Davidson

A freshman sensation for the USC Trojans, Davidson has emerged as one of the top young players in the country, taking over games and helping lead USC's surge up the Big Ten standings.

Lindsay Gottlieb

The head coach of the USC Trojans women's basketball team, Gottlieb has praised Davidson's ability to impact the game in all facets and carry a heavy load as a freshman.

Kara Dunn

A key contributor for the Trojans, Dunn scored 16 points in the win over Indiana.

Kennedy Smith

Also a standout performer for USC, Smith added 15 points in the victory.

Malia Samuels

The junior guard made several crucial defensive plays in the final minutes to help seal the win for the Trojans.

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What they’re saying

“She makes kind of ridiculous stats look fairly ordinary for her, and they're not ordinary. You talk about over-delivering, right? To be a freshman and carry the load that she carries for us and continue to grow, the numbers are really showing it but we've seen for a long time that she's just capable of doing almost anything on a basketball court.”

— Lindsay Gottlieb, USC Head Coach (nypost.com)

“I think it's really just the comfortability for me, the support of my teammates and coaches just puts all the confidence in me and I'm just really grateful for that.”

— Jazzy Davidson (nypost.com)

What’s next

The Trojans get a week off before another home game against Wisconsin. Then it's back on the road to face No. 8 Ohio State on Feb. 22 and Penn State on Feb. 25.

The takeaway

Jazzy Davidson's breakout freshman season has been a revelation for USC, as the young star has stepped up in a big way to lead the Trojans' surge up the Big Ten standings. Her dominant all-around performances have made her a national sensation and a key reason why USC is now firmly in the NCAA tournament picture.