Hello, I’m Austin Knoblauch, your host for today as Houston Mitchell takes a break. Let’s dive into the latest news. Thuc Nhi Nguyen reports that JuJu Watkins and USC had an incredible run but were ultimately stopped by Paige Bueckers and UConn in the Portland 3 Regional final. Bueckers led UConn to an 80-73 victory over USC, solidifying their dominance in women’s college basketball. USC’s journey, propelled by Watkins, was a remarkable turnaround for the program.
Moving on to baseball, Jack Harris shares that the Los Angeles Dodgers secured an 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants with a strong performance from pitcher James Paxton and a clutch home run from Teoscar Hernández. The win felt like a routine day at work for the team after the excitement of their home-opening weekend.
In USC men’s basketball news, Andy Enfield has departed after 11 years as head coach to join Southern Methodist, marking the end of an era for the Trojans. USC now begins their search for a new head coach as they look to continue their success on the court.
On the NBA front, Chuck Schilken covers a heated moment between Russell Westbrook and a fan during halftime of the Clippers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets. Westbrook does not take kindly to disrespect, as shown in the video captured by Jeremy Grandison.
Moving to the MLB, Mike Trout’s two home runs helped lead the Angels to a 7-4 victory over the Miami Marlins. Trout’s impressive performance showcased his power at the plate.
Wrapping up with hockey, the Winnipeg Jets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Cole Perfetti’s standout game was crucial in securing the victory for the Jets. That’s all for the latest in Sports today.
